Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Madagascar
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Rose
Red, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
In Hindi
जोनाथन सेब
Vinca
In German
Jonathan (Apfel)
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
In French
Jonathan (pomme)
Pervenche de Madagascar
In Spanish
Jonathan manzana
Catharanthus roseus
In Greek
Jonathan μήλο
Catharanthus roseus
In Portuguese
Jonathan maçã
Catharanthus roseus
In Polish
Jonatan (jabłko)
Katarantus różowy
In Latin
Apple Ionathan
Catharanthus roseus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Jonathan Apple and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of Jonathan Apple and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Jonathan Apple and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jonathan Apple season is Spring and Fall and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
Jonathan Apple and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
Jonathan Apple and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Jonathan Apple and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
- Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Jonathan Apple and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of Jonathan Apple and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jonathan Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jonathan Apple 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.