Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Madagascar
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Beans
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In German
Vinca
Cotyledon
In French
Vinca
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Vinca
Cotyledon
In Greek
Vinca
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Vinca
Cotyledon
In Latin
Galium
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Vinca and Cotyledon
Season and care of Vinca and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Vinca and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vinca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vinca is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Vinca and Cotyledon Physical Information
Vinca and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Vinca and Cotyledon are as follows:
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Vinca and Cotyledon
Care of Vinca and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.