Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Madagascar
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-11
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
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
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
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
Vinca
Slippery Elm
In French
Vinca
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Vinca
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Vinca
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Vinca
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Vinca
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Galium
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Urticales
Family
Apocynaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Vinca and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Vinca and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Vinca and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vinca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vinca is Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Vinca and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Vinca and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Vinca and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Vinca and Slippery Elm
Care of Vinca and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
