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Rauwolfia serpentina - Plant

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Description

Tiny Periwinkle, Vinca

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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

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is another name for a Rauwolfia serpentina ?

Rauwolfia serpentina is commonly known as Tiny Periwinkle, Vinca

How tall do Rauwolfia serpentina grow?

On average Rauwolfia serpentina grows 0.25 to 0.50 feet

What color are Rauwolfia serpentina ?

A Rauwolfia serpentina plant bears flowers of color Blue

When Rauwolfia serpentina blooms?

With enough light, Rauwolfia serpentina may produce Blue flowers in May to June

How hard is Rauwolfia serpentina to grow?

A Rauwolfia serpentina is Easy to grow

How much sunlight does a Rauwolfia serpentina need?

A Rauwolfia serpentina prefers Full sun to part shade

How much water does a Rauwolfia serpentina need?

A Rauwolfia serpentina prefers watering Dry to medium

What kind of soil does a Rauwolfia serpentina need?

A Rauwolfia serpentina prefers Well drained soil

What temperature does a Rauwolfia serpentina like?

A Rauwolfia serpentina prefers 25 to 40 degrees C

How often should I fertilize my Rauwolfia serpentina ?

To encourage Rauwolfia serpentina growth, Apply any organic fertilizer

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