Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Dark Red
Red, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Red blotch
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Pollution
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HEMEROCALLIS 'Ruby Stella' PPAF
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Daylily, Ruby Stella Daylily
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
In German
Hortensie
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
In French
Hortensia
Pervenche de Madagascar
In Spanish
Hortensia
Catharanthus roseus
In Greek
υδραγεία
Catharanthus roseus
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Catharanthus roseus
In Polish
Hortensja
Katarantus różowy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Catharanthus roseus
Family
Liliaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Ruby Stella Daylily and Madagascar Periwinkle
Wondering what are the properties of Ruby Stella Daylily and Madagascar Periwinkle? We provide you with everything About Ruby Stella Daylily and Madagascar Periwinkle. Ruby Stella Daylily doesn't have thorns and Madagascar Periwinkle doesn't have thorns. Also Ruby Stella Daylily does not have fragrant flowers. Ruby Stella Daylily has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Madagascar Periwinkle has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ruby Stella Daylily and Madagascar Periwinkle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ruby Stella Daylily and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of Ruby Stella Daylily and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Ruby Stella Daylily and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ruby Stella Daylily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ruby Stella Daylily is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ruby Stella Daylily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ruby Stella Daylily and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
Ruby Stella Daylily and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Ruby Stella Daylily height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Ruby Stella Daylily and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
Ruby Stella Daylily flower color: Yellow green and Dark Red
Ruby Stella Daylily leaf color: Green and Light Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
- Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ruby Stella Daylily and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of Ruby Stella Daylily and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ruby Stella Daylily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ruby Stella Daylily needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.