Vinca

Catharanthus roseus

Also called · Kemunting Cina · periwinkle

Pink, white or purple flowers all year. Loves heat and doesn't mind dry spells.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen half dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 48

“Loves sun and heat, hates wet feet. Water less rather than more.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top half of the soil is dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Well-draining soil. Raise pots off the ground in the rainy season.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A light flowering feed once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Flowering fertiliser

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Whole plant wilting and yellowing suddenly

    Root rot from wet soil. Water much less and improve drainage.

  • Few flowers

    More sun.

Garden, full sun

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