Madagascar Periwinkle Plant
Catharanthus roseus, or Madagascar Periwinkle, is a fast-growing perennial growing 1-3 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, medium moisture, not edible, and has medicinal properties.
Habit
Evergreen herbaceous plant
Height
0.5 to 1.0 m
Growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Tolerates partial shade
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes (used for cancer treatment)
Origin
Madagascar
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 75%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.5 to 1.0 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
3:01:02
life Span
2 to 4 years
Health Benefits
Anticancer, Immune Health
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-4 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery mildew, Anthracnose, Root rot, Leaf spot, Sooty mold
Powdery white coating, brown or black leaf spots, leaf drop, wilting