Description
Tiny Periwinkle, Vinca
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rauwolfia serpentina - Plant |
| 2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Rauvolfia serpentina, or Indian snakeroot is a species of flower in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and East Asia. Common English names include devil pepper and snakeroot.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | Tiny Periwinkle, Vinca |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 0.25 to 0.50 feet |
| Flower Colour | Blue |
| Bloom Time | May to June |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Feed plants on a regular basis before and throughout the blooming cycle (avoid chemical fertilizers and pesticides if you, re harvesting for the kitchen).Once a month between April and July, apply a balanced granular fertilizer (5-10-5 or 5-10-10). Allow,to 1 cup for each bush, and sprinkle it around the drip line, not against the stem.
Rauwolfia serpentina care
Before you plant, be sure that you choose varieties proven in your climate.
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Dry to medium |
| Soil | Well drained soil |
| Temperature | 25 to 40 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Rauwolfia serpentina special feature
Versatile ground cover. Good cover for bulb beds. Effective on slopes or banks to stabilize soils and prevent erosion.
Rauwolfia serpentina uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:
- Sarpagandha (snakeroot) Medicinal herb uses
- Rauwolfia serpentina (Sarpagandha) also know as Black snakeroot or Indian snakeroot or devil pepper, an evergreen plant, has been in use since 4000 years in Indian medicine
- An erect under-shrub, it is a species of flowering plants