Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CATHARANTHUS roseus
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
Madagascar Periwinkle, Periwinkle, Vinca
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
Vinca
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Vinca
Tulpenbaum
In Spanish
Vinca
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Vinca
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Vinca
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Vinca
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Galium
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Magnoliales
Family
Apocynaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Catharanthus
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Vinca and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Vinca and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Vinca and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vinca season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tulip Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vinca is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Vinca is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Vinca and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Vinca and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Vinca height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Vinca and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Vinca flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
Vinca leaf color: Dark Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Vinca and Tulip Tree
Care of Vinca and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vinca pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Vinca needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.