Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Madagascar
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
Red, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
-
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Asthma
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Other Uses
Used for woodware, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
In German
Ara
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
In French
ara
Pervenche de Madagascar
In Spanish
guacamayo
Catharanthus roseus
In Greek
μακώ
Catharanthus roseus
In Portuguese
arara
Catharanthus roseus
In Polish
ara
Katarantus różowy
In Latin
Ara
Catharanthus roseus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Polygonaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Triplaris
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Macaw and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of Macaw and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
Macaw and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
Macaw and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
Care of Macaw and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of Macaw and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw 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 Macaw 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.