Catharanthus roseus grow and care – subshrub herbaceous of the genus Catharanthus also known as Vinca rosea or Madagascar periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus perennial evergreen or annual used as ornamental or medical plant, can grow in tropics, mediterranean, desert, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+ (as perennial) 4-9 (as annual).
What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seed
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction? No
Difficulties or problems when growing: Invasive
Planting season: Spring (as annual) spring, summer to autumn (as perennial 10b)
Pests and diseases: Thrips, aphids, spider mite
Pruning season: All year
How to prune: Dead flowers and leaves
Size of the plant? 30-70 cm, 12-28 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition: Fast growing
Water requirement: Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season: Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower: Flower with five petals like lobed, the color can be: red, white, orange, pink, magenta or purple, sometimes the inner part darker or lighter, five petals in lobed shape
