🌸 Catharanthus roseus

(Common names: Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca)

Description
Catharanthus roseus is a hardy, free-flowering plant known for its bright, cheerful blooms and glossy green leaves.
It thrives in warm climates and is ideal for pots, garden beds, and borders, offering continuous color with minimal care.

Key Characteristics
• Single flowers in pink, white, red, or purple
• Glossy, oval green leaves
• Compact, bushy growth
• Long blooming season
• Heat- and drought-tolerant

Care Tips
☀️ Full sun to partial sun
💧 Water moderately; allow soil to dry slightly between watering
🌱 Well-drained soil
✂️ Light trimming encourages bushier growth
🌡 Warm environment

Size
🪴 Plant height: approx. 20–40 cm (excluding pot, depending on growth stage)

Perfect for:
🏡 Home gardens & borders
🪴 Potted plant displays
☀️ Sunny outdoor areas
🌸 Low-maintenance landscaping