Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Madagascar
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
-
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Catharanthus roseus
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Periwinkle
pinkroot
In German
Immergrün
Spigelia
In French
Pervenche
Spigelia
In Spanish
Bígaro
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Mirta
Spigelia
In Polish
Barwinek
Spigelia
In Latin
Periwinkle
Spigelia
Phylum
Mollusca
Magnoliophyta
Class
Gastropoda
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Gentianales
Family
Apocynaceae
Loganiceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Spigelia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Periwinkle and Pinkroot
Season and care of Periwinkle and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Periwinkle and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Periwinkle season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter and Pinkroot season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Periwinkle and Pinkroot Physical Information
Periwinkle and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Periwinkle and Pinkroot are as follows:
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Periwinkle and Pinkroot
Care of Periwinkle and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.