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.
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								| Generic | Catharanthus | 
|---|---|
| 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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