Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Madagascar
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
-
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-10
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Peach
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bugs
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
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
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, 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
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
Rose
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
Rose
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
Se leva
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
Rosa
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
Rosa
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
Róża
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
Rose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Rose
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Madagascar Periwinkle and Rose Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and Rose are as follows:
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Rose
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.