Madagascar Periwinkle, Sadabahar (Any Colour)- Plant

Plant Specifications

Planting And Care

Apply infrequent supplemental water in only the hottest and driest periods. In temperate zones, water the plants only until established and then rarely. The plant thrives in ideal zones, in either partial shade or partial sun. The key is heat and dryness for a healthy rosy periwinkle.

Light Requirement

• Madagascar Periwinkle thrives in full sun, as long as it is well-watered.
• Plants that don’t get enough light will grow tall and leggy, with few blooms.
• Moving it outdoors for the summer may be just the solution.

Soil

• Although it prefers rich, slightly moist soil, it tolerates a wide range of conditions, including clay, alkaline soils and drought.
• Periwinkle has shallow, spreading, fibrous roots that hold soil in place.

Watering

• Apply infrequent supplemental water in only the hottest and driest periods.
• In temperate zones, water the plants only until established and then rarely.

Application of Fertilizer

•  Feed every 2 weeks with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer diluted by half while periwinkle plant is growing and flowering.

Re-potting