Madagascar Periwinkle. An excellent free flowering houseplant. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Min temp 50°F / 10°C.
Additional information
Generic | Catharanthus |
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Species | roseus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Madagascar Periwinkle |
Flower Colour | white, lavender, pink |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Annual |
Height | 30cm |
Family | Apocynaceae |
Spread | 25cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 50°F / 10°C |
Planting | |
Care | Keep permanently moist, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Mist regularly |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids |
Maintenance | Discard after flowering |
Propagation | Seed |
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