Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Madagascar
Central America, South America
Types
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Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Fields, orchards
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
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Peach
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 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
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Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
Green Beans
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
Bohnen
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
haricots
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
Green Beans
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
φασόλια
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
feijões
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
fasola
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
fabam
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Spring Beans
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spring Beans season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
Madagascar Periwinkle and Spring Beans Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and Spring Beans are as follows:
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Spring Beans
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Spring Beans include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spring Beans pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.