Vinca, Catharanthus roseus (Lavender) – Plant – VCR-640878

Description

Vinca is a beautiful, drought-tolerant flowering plant and growing Vincas along borders or in flower beds is a perfect way to add color to your garden and landscapes.

What makes it special:
Year round flowering plant.
Heat and drought tolerant flowering plant .
Requires very less care and maintainence.
One of the best outdoor flowering plant.

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Vinca, Catharanthus roseus (Lavender) – Plant

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5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Vinca is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae. Vinca is an evergreen plant with flowering throughout the year in the tropical and Subtropical region.The plants are grown for their attractive glossy, green foliage, as well as its flowers. Vinca is commonly used for boundaries or as a hedging plant, and to cover ground.Plant Specifications

Plant Height
12 inch (30 cm)

Plant Spread
5 inch (13 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Common Name
Vinca, Madagascar periwinkle, Myrtle, Nitya Pushpa, Sadabahar.

Maximum Reachable Height
up to 120 cm.

Flower Colour
Lavender.

Bloom Time
Year-round.

Difficulty Level
Easy to grow.

Planting and care
Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening.

SunlightKeep the plant outdoor in natural bright light. SoilThe soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content. WateringPoke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.Application of FertilizerDuring the main growing season feed the Vinca plant with organic fertilizer once a month.Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.Re-pottingWhen a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.For re-potting procedure click here

Plant ProtectionRemove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
DontsDo not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.Vinca careInitial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright light.Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:

Sunlight
Natural bright light.

Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Soil
Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content.

Temperature
22 to 35 degrees Celcius.

Fertilizer
Apply any organic fertilizer.

Vinca uses
Ornamental Use:
Vinca is commonly used for boundaries or as a hedging plant and to cover the ground
Medicinal Use:

Lowering blood pressure, treatment for coughs, colds, sore throat, treating eye and lung infections
Note: The following information is general guidelines, Be sure to ask your healthcare provider for guidelines

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