Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin, Madagascar
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Red, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
In German
sasanqua
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
In French
sasanqua
Pervenche de Madagascar
In Spanish
sasanqua
Catharanthus roseus
In Greek
sasanqua
Catharanthus roseus
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Catharanthus roseus
In Polish
Sasankya
Katarantus różowy
In Latin
Sasankya
Catharanthus roseus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Gentianales
Family
Theaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Camellia
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Vicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of Sasanqua and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
Sasanqua and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
- Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of Sasanqua and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Madagascar Periwinkle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.