Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, Madagascar
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
not available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Peach
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
Trailing Phlox
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
Gazania
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
Gazania
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
Gazania
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
Gazania
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
Gazania
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
Gazania
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
Gazania
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Gazania
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Vicieae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Gazania
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Madagascar Periwinkle and Gazania Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and Gazania are as follows:
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Gazania
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Gazania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.