Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-11
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Peach
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Long Linear
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
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
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
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
-
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Food, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
Lychee
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
Lychee
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
Lychee
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
lichia
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
Lychee
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
Lychee
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Sapindales
Family
Apocynaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Litchi Sonn
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Sapindoideae
Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Lychee
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar Periwinkle and Lychee Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and Lychee are as follows:
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Lychee
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.