Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
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
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
Laelia
Periwinkle
In German
Laelia
Immergrün
In French
Laelia
Pervenche
In Portuguese
Laelia
Mirta
In Polish
Laelia
Barwinek
In Latin
Laelia
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Liliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Orchidales
Geraniales
Family
Orchidaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Laelia
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Laelia and Periwinkle
Season and care of Laelia and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Periwinkle season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Laelia and Periwinkle Physical Information
Laelia and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Periwinkle are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Laelia and Periwinkle
Care of Laelia and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Laelia 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.