Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, Madagascar
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
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
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Peach
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
Desert Willow
In Hindi
Vinca
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
Wüsten Weide
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
desert Willow
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
Desert Willow
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
Willow deserto
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
desert Willow
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
desert Willow
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Apocynaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Chilopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Desert Willow
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar Periwinkle and Desert Willow Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and Desert Willow are as follows:
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Desert Willow
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.