Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin, Madagascar
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Pink, Peach
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Vinca
sweetshrub
In German
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
sweetshrub
In French
Pervenche de Madagascar
sweetshrub
In Spanish
Catharanthus roseus
sweetshrub
In Greek
Catharanthus roseus
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
Catharanthus roseus
sweetshrub
In Polish
Katarantus różowy
sweetshrub
In Latin
Catharanthus roseus
sweetshrub
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Laurales
Family
Apocynaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Vicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Madagascar Periwinkle and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Madagascar Periwinkle and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Madagascar Periwinkle and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Madagascar Periwinkle and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Sweetshrub
Care of Madagascar Periwinkle and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.