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Catharanthus roseus or Vinca Rosea is an annual flower native to Madagascar, Europe and India. Vinca, also known as Periwinkle, is a heat-tolerant annual flower which can also survive as a perennial. It is an easy to grow flower with glossy green foliage and attractive star-shaped petals in a variety of colours. Vinca flowers have also been used for medicinal purposes including as a cure for high blood pressure, high sugar levels, lung infections and sore throats. A lot of gardeners choose to plant Vinca flower as edging flower, border flower, and ground cover or bedding plant cover for their relatively drought-tolerant nature.
Growing guide for Vinca Sunday Dwarf Mix Flower Seeds
Planting instructions
While sowing vinca flower seeds, ensure that the soil being used is well-draining since wet soil can lead to rotting issues in the plant. Also rid the potting area of any weeds, debris etc.
Sow the seeds ½ inch deep in the soil. Vinca seeds require a dark and moist environment to germinate. You can use a dark cloth to cover the potted area until the first true leaves appear with 15 to 20 days.
Make sure the soil is evenly moist since dry soil can induce an iron deficiency in the plant.
Growing Requirements
Pests
Common fungal infections like leaf spotting, root and stem rot, botrytis blight can all be avoided if the watering is managed properly.
soil
Well-drained soil with a pH ranging between 5.2 to 6.4 is important for growing vinca flowers successfully.
spot
Keep out of straight sunlight until germination. After germination, the sunlight of 6 to 8 hours every day is preferred.
temperature
Germination temperature ranging between 23 to 27 °C is ideal for Vinca flower. Temperatures below 18 °C can be detrimental to the plant.
watering
Water the top layer of the potting soil just as it feels dry to touch since overwatering can lead to a number of fungal diseases.
how to harvest
The flowers will start blooming within 60 to 70 days after planting. Vinca flower blossoms are attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies. It can also be invasive in certain ideal conditions.
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