Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin, Madagascar
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Vinca
In German
Fullers Karde
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
In French
Cardère à foulon
Pervenche de Madagascar
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Catharanthus roseus
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Catharanthus roseus
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Catharanthus roseus
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Katarantus różowy
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Catharanthus roseus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Gentianales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Dipsacus
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Vicieae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fuller's Teasel and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
- Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.