Vinca is an evergreen plant with flowering throughout the year in the tropical and Subtropical region. It required minimum care.

Common name(s): Madagascar periwinkle, Rose periwinkle, Rosy periwinkle, Vinca, Old maid, Cape periwinkle

Flower colours: Pink

Bloom time: Throughout the year

Max reachable height: up to 100 to 120 cm

Difficulty to grow:: Easy to grow

Planting and care

Vinca seeds can be grown by either direct sowing or transplanting with 0.5 cm deep. Potting mixture should be Humus-rich and well drained. Keep the seed spacing 1 to 1.5 cm. and for a mature plant (seedling), the spacing is 45*20.

Sunlight: Full sunlight

Soil: Prefer the deep loam or laterite or sandy loam soil with medium fertile. Soil pH 6 to 7.5.

Water: Moderate

Temperature: 25 to 35 degree C

Fertilizer: Use any organic fertilizer

Caring for Vinca Rosea pink

Provide moderate soil moisture and light fertilizer to Vinca.

Harvesting

Vinca is harvested throughout the year. Other plants part of leaves, roots, stem are harvested for medicinal use.

Typical uses of Vinca Rosea pink

Special features: Flowers are very attractive.

Culinary use: NA

Ornamental use: Vinca is used as an evergreen ornamental plant.

Medicinal use: Medical properties of vinca are Antibacterial, Antivenom.

Note: Use only after Consulting your Specialist.