Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, Madagascar
China, Japan
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Peach
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
bluebeard
you shu
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
Blaubart
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
Barba Azul
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
Barba Azul
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
Sinobrody
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
Bluebeard
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Vicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Bluebeard
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar Periwinkle and Bluebeard Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and Bluebeard are as follows:
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Bluebeard
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.