Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Madagascar
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Magenta, Pink, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
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Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Catharanthus roseus
AGAVE
Common Name
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
Century plant
In Hindi
Periwinkle
रामबांस
In German
Immergrün
Agave
In French
Pervenche
Agave
In Portuguese
Mirta
Agave
In Latin
Periwinkle
Agave
Class
Gastropoda
Liliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Asparagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Agavaceae
Season and Care of Periwinkle and Agave
Season and care of Periwinkle and Agave is important to know. While considering everything about Periwinkle and Agave Care, growing season is an essential factor. Periwinkle season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter and Agave season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Agave is while the PH of soil for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Agave is .
Periwinkle and Agave Physical Information
Periwinkle and Agave physical information is very important for comparison. Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm whereas Agave height is 15.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Periwinkle and Agave are as follows:
Care of Periwinkle and Agave
Care of Periwinkle and Agave include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning. In summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Agave needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.