{"product_id":"periwinkle-5-pot-wht","title":"Periwinkle White - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeriwinkle (Catharanthus roseus), known as Sadabahar, is one of India's most reliable flowering plants, blooming almost continuously through the year. It forms a neat, bushy mound of glossy dark-green leaves topped with five-petalled flowers in pink, white, rose, magenta or bicolour with a contrasting eye. Extremely heat- and drought-tolerant, it thrives in beds, borders, pots and balconies with very little care and self-seeds readily. Beyond ornament, it is a well-known medicinal plant, though all parts are toxic if eaten. Its non-stop colour, toughness and ease make it a perennial favourite for beginner and busy gardeners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApocynaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy dark-green oval leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePink, white, rose, magenta, bicolour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlmost year-round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical and subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; very drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained ordinary garden soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat-loving 20-38C; frost-sensitive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates a wide range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight feed every few weeks for steady bloom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinch tips to keep bushy and floriferous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefresh or repot annually in pots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed or soft stem cuttings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; watch for aphids and root rot in wet soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll parts toxic if ingested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;A versatile bedding, border and container plant for non-stop colour in hot climates. Also widely grown as a traditional medicinal and pollinator-friendly plant.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In India give it full sun and free-draining soil; it tolerates heat and drought superbly, so avoid overwatering and pinch the tips regularly to keep it compact and blooming all year.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Periwinkle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater moderately, letting the topsoil dry between waterings. It is very drought-tolerant and far happier slightly dry than waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt blooms best in full sun with at least 5-6 hours of direct light but also tolerates light part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Periwinkle safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts contain alkaloids that are toxic if eaten, so keep it away from pets and children despite its medicinal reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I repot or refresh it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn pots, refresh the soil or repot annually in spring; in beds it usually self-seeds and renews itself readily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows easily from seed or from soft stem cuttings rooted in moist, well-drained soil during the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves yellowing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYellowing usually signals overwatering or poor drainage leading to root rot. Let the soil dry more and improve drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it bloom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India's warm climate it flowers almost continuously through the year, slowing only in cold winter spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs strong light to flower, so it is best on a sunny balcony or outdoors rather than deep indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it really toxic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, all parts are poisonous if ingested even though the plant is a famous source of medicinal compounds; do not eat it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light balanced feed every few weeks is plenty; it flowers well even in poor soil, so avoid over-fertilizing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256287199478,"sku":"PLT-PERIWINKLE-P05-WHT","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/JRP8y3qPBVKmYE5MZMs0WQEmzmrOS7C519bxl04Y_c184813c-dc12-4aa3-98f9-788351d34bd3.png?v=1783923356","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/periwinkle-5-pot-wht","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}