Inkberry

Periwinkle

About Inkberry and Periwinkle

Inkberry

Periwinkle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Madagascar

Types

Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata

Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color

Number of Varieties

330

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Habitat

Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-9

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

120.00 cm1.97 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm2.96 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Magenta, Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

Does not require lot of watering, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

Prune ocassionally

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids

Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies

Allergy

Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ILEX glabra

Catharanthus roseus

Common Name

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed

Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle

In Hindi

Inkberry

Periwinkle

In German

Inkberry

Immergrün

In French

Inkberry

Pervenche

In Spanish

Inkberry

Bígaro

In Greek

Inkberry

μυρτιά

In Portuguese

Inkberry

Mirta

In Polish

inkberry

Barwinek

In Latin

Inkberry

Periwinkle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Gastropoda

Order

Aquifoliales

Geraniales

Family

Phytolaccaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Ilex

Catharanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6008

1 27800

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Properties of Inkberry and Periwinkle

Wondering what are the properties of Inkberry and Periwinkle? We provide you with everything About Inkberry and Periwinkle. Inkberry doesn't have thorns and Periwinkle doesn't have thorns. Also Inkberry does not have fragrant flowers. Inkberry has allergic reactions like and Periwinkle has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Inkberry and Periwinkle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Inkberry and Periwinkle

Season and care of Inkberry and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.

Inkberry and Periwinkle Physical Information

Inkberry and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Periwinkle are as follows:

Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Inkberry and Periwinkle

Care of Inkberry and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.