Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Madagascar
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-15
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
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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, Plum
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Vinca
Paperbark tree
In German
Vinca
Paperbark tree
In French
Vinca
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
Vinca
Paperbark tree
In Greek
Vinca
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
Vinca
Paperbark tree
In Polish
Vinca
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Galium
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Myrtales
Family
Apocynaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Melaleuca
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Vinca and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Vinca and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Vinca and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vinca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vinca is Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Vinca and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Vinca and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Vinca and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Vinca and Paperbark Tree
Care of Vinca and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.