Vinca tattoo tangerine growing subshrub herbaceous of the genus Catharanthus also known as Catharanthus roseus tattoo tangerine, Vinca tattoo tangerine perennial evergreen or annual used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropics, mediterranean, desert, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+ (as perennial) 4-9 (as annual).
Leaves color green in oval shape.
Vinca tattoo tangerine flower
Flower color can be: orange or purple, sometimes the inner part darker or lighter, there are five petals in lobed shape.
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Requirements for Vinca tattoo tangerine growing and care:
For perennial more than 5C, well drained
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 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:
Orange or purple flowers sometimes the inner part darker or lighter, flower with five petals like lobed
Scientific name:
Catharanthus roseus