Vinca, Catharanthus roseus (Lavender) - Plant

Vincas are not annuals they are perennials.

Curling of Vincas leaves are usually caused by spider mites or other types of pests, but could also be caused by excess fertilizer, under watering, or extreme temperature changes like cold or hot drafts.

Vinca seeds, hidden on the stems beneath blooming flowers.

Yes, Vinca can grow through cuttings.

Yellowing of leaves may be due to Insufficient light, less or overwatering and cold temperature. So make sure your plant is getting 4-6 hours of bright sunlight, water it when the upper layer of the soil feels dry to touch. Check the moisture in the soil before watering it, Poke your finger into the soil, if upper layer of soil (1-2 inches)feel dry to touch then apply water. Do not overwater the plant. This plant doesn’t like to sit in waterlogged soil, so drainage is important to prevent rot. Check the drainage hole to allow excess water to escape. Protect your plant from a cold climate by keeping it in a mildly warm and dry location.

Yes, Vinca flowers attract butterflies.

Yes, Vincas are perennials.

Yes, Vinca can grow in full sun(4-6 hrs).

No, Vinca can not climb.

Vinca can be grown through seeds. Keep the plant outdoor in direct bright light(4-6 hours). The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content. Watering Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. Application of Fertilizer During the main growing season (May-June )feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.

No, Vinca flowers are not edible.

Catharanthus roseus (synonymous with Vinca rosea) is a perennial flowering plant.

Yes, it requires full sunlight(4-6 hours morning sunlight).

Yes, Vinca flowers spread.

Vinca blooms in the month of May-June

Yes, Vinca minor a perennial.

Yes, Vinca can spread like runners.

Yes, Vinca is evergreen.

Vinca plants need winter protection only during extreme rare winter temperatures. Healthy plants can survive temperatures as low as 15- 20 Degrees C.

Yes, Vinca is mildly poisonous if digested.

1.To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 5 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2.Fill the 1/3 pot with well-drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives 4-6 hours of direct sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plant directly in ground follow below procedure.
1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
4. Apply water General caring tips Plant should get 4-6 hours of sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing Spring)(February-March)season.

It is may be due to Insufficient light, less or overwatering and cold temperature. So make sure your plant is getting enough amount of bright direct sunlight (4-6 hrs.), water it when the upper layer of the soil (1-2 inch)feels dry to touch. Check the moisture in the soil before watering it, Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water. Do not overwater the plant. This plant doesn’t like to sit in waterlogged soil, so drainage is important to prevent rot. Check the drainage hole to allow excess water to escape. Protect your plant from a cold climate by keeping it in a mildly warm and dry location.

Yes, Vinca can be grown indoors where enough amount of bright light (morning sunlight 4-6 hours) is available.

Yes, Vinca can be grown in shade where enough amount of bright light (morning sunlight 4-6 hours) is available.

No, Vinca is not invasive.

You can plant Vinca in April - August month.