Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Madagascar
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
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, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
Vinca
Japanese Camellia
In German
Vinca
Japanische Kamelie
In French
Vinca
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
Vinca
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
Vinca
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
Vinca
Camellia japonês
In Polish
Vinca
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
Galium
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Theales
Family
Apocynaceae
Theaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Theaeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Vinca and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Vinca and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Vinca and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vinca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vinca is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Vinca and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Vinca and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Vinca and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Vinca and Japanese Camellia
Care of Vinca and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Japanese Camellia 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.