Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Peach
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
Average Water Needs
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
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Flowers, Leaves
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
Vinca
Ranunculus
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
Ranunkel
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
Ranunculus
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
ranúnculo
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
Ranogkylos
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
Ranogkylos
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Ranunculales
Family
Apocynaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Ranunculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Vicieae
Ranunculeae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Ranunculus
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar Periwinkle and Ranunculus Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and Ranunculus are as follows:
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Ranunculus
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Ranunculus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.