Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin, Madagascar
Eastern Asia
Types
not available
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-8
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
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Peach
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
Needs less 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
Fichten
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
Picea
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
Picea
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
Spruce
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
Picea
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
Świerk
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
Picea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Gentianales
Pinales
Family
Apocynaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Vicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar Periwinkle and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Sitka Spruce
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.