Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Madagascar
Western Asia
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Vinca
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Vinca
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Vinca
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Vinca
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Vinca
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Vinca
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Vinca
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Galium
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Vinca and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Vinca and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Vinca and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vinca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vinca is Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Vinca and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Vinca and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Vinca and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Vinca and Bing Cherry
Care of Vinca and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.