Plant Description: Greater Periwinkle

Bigleaf periwinkle (Vinca major) is a perennial ground cover that looks like a larger version of its more diminutive cousin with violet-blue flowers, periwinkle (Vinca minor). Bigleaf periwinkle grows best in locations where it has room to spread without bumping into or crowding out other plants.

Flowers are simple and small, the brilliant blue flowers have five petals and pale blue centers, blooming on a matted and trailing growth of glossy, leathery dark green leaves. Though the plant is most commonly seen with violet-blue flowers. The flowers may have a very faint, sweet fragrance.

Light

Bigleaf periwinkle can be grown in full shade to full sun, though it seems to do best in partial shade.

Soil

It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil to flourish. Add compost for better flowering in summers.

Water requirement in Periwinkle

• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 3 cup (Approx. 150 ml) water when the top soil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
• Apply water preferably in morning or evening.
• Do not overwater the plant.
• As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.

Application of Fertilizer

• Before the application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
• During the main growing season (Feb to March, July to Sep) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
• Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.

Plant Protection

• Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
• For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

Don’ts

• Do not over water the plant.
• Avoid applying water on flowers and leaves it may cause fungus infection.

Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

• Keep the plant in Natural indirect bright Light.
• Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
• Apply 3 cup (Approx. 150 ml) water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch.
• Do not re-pot for min. 2 weeks after receiving it.

Disclaimer : The image is for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc.

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