Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Madagascar
Mediterranean, Turkey, Africa, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
-9999
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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Peach
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Green, Bronze, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, 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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Constipation, Legume allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
constipation, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
CICER arietinum
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
Bengal Gram, Chickpea , Garbanzo Bean, Indian Pea
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
Kichererbse
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
Pois chiche
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
Garbanzo
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
Ρεβίθι
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
grão de bico
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
Groch włoski
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
CICER
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Vicieae
Viceae Alef
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Chickpea
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Chickpea is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and Chickpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chickpea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chickpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chickpea is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar Periwinkle and Chickpea Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and Chickpea physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chickpea height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and Chickpea are as follows:
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Chickpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chickpea leaf color: Green
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Chickpea
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Chickpea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chickpea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chickpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.