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Periwinkle

Periwinkle

Catharanthus roseus

Medium difficultyYear-roundFlowers
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Low
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Min pot size
10" pot
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Start from
Nursery raise and transplant

About Periwinkle

While upright Vinca (Sadabahar) is extremely common, trailing or cascading periwinkles are specialized hybrids bred specifically for hanging baskets and tall balcony planters. They provide a dense, spilling waterfall of color that thrives in the extreme UP summer heat.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (50-70%)
Rain sensitivity
High (Prone to fungal issues)

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–60
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 61–89
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 90–365

Common pests and diseases

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