Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Thailand, Vietnam
  
Madagascar
  
Types
Not Available
  
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Humid climates, Rocky areas, Shady Edge
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
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
Not Available
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Black, Brownish Red, Red
  
Magenta, Pink, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loamy
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Moist
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Not Available
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loamy
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Flower borders
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
  
Botanical Name
Liparis Nigra
  
Catharanthus roseus
  
Common Name
Liparis Nigra
  
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
  
In Hindi
Liparis Nigra
  
Periwinkle
  
In German
Liparis Nigra
  
Immergrün
  
In French
Liparis Nigra
  
Pervenche
  
In Spanish
Liparis Nigra
  
Bígaro
  
In Greek
Liparis Nigra
  
μυρτιά
  
In Portuguese
Liparis Nigra
  
Mirta
  
In Polish
Liparis Nigra
  
Barwinek
  
In Latin
Liparis Nigra
  
Periwinkle
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Mollusca
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Gastropoda
  
Order
Orchidales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Orchidaceae
  
Apocynaceae
  
Genus
Liparis
  
Catharanthus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Liparis Nigra and Periwinkle
Season and care of Liparis Nigra and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Liparis Nigra and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liparis Nigra season is Not Available and Periwinkle season is Not Available. The type of soil for Liparis Nigra is Loamy and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Liparis Nigra is Not Available and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Liparis Nigra and Periwinkle Physical Information
Liparis Nigra and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Liparis Nigra height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Liparis Nigra and Periwinkle are as follows:
Liparis Nigra flower color: Black, Brownish Red and Red
Liparis Nigra leaf color: Dark Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Liparis Nigra and Periwinkle
Care of Liparis Nigra and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liparis Nigra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Liparis Nigra 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.