Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
fuji, jonathan apple
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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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
Oval Cordate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Alternate Days
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Rocky Soil, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Gala'
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Gala Apple
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In German
Gala Apfel
Immergrün
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
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Season and Care of Gala Apple and Periwinkle
Season and care of Gala Apple and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Gala Apple and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gala Apple season is Spring and Fall and Periwinkle season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Gala Apple is Clay, Loam and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Gala Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Gala Apple and Periwinkle Physical Information
Gala Apple and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Gala Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Gala Apple and Periwinkle are as follows:
Gala Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Gala Apple leaf color: Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Gala Apple and Periwinkle
Care of Gala Apple and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gala Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Gala Apple needs Alternate Days and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.