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Varieties of periwinkle

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A variant of Catharanthus roseus - Catharanthus roseus

Periwinkle is an ornamental plant with high garden value. Are there any other variations of such a beautiful plant, and what are the unique features of the variations?

Variant varieties of Catharanthus roseus

A variant of Catharanthus roseus - Catharanthus roseus

Variant plant of Catharanthus roseus - Catharanthus roseus

Catharanthus roseus is a variant of Catharanthus roseus of the genus Catharanthus roseus in the family Apocynaceae. Therefore it has many similarities with periwinkle.

Periwinkle periwinkle is a small plant with a smaller body and shorter plant shape. Like Catharanthus roseus, Catharanthus roseus is also a creeping semi-shrub plant with creeping and creeping branches. The leaves are oval, opposite, brightly colored and shiny. Catharanthus roseus also blooms, and the blooms are very similar to Catharanthus roseus, with bright colors and delicate flower patterns.

But there are still differences between Catharanthus roseus and Catharanthus roseus. The leaves of Catharanthus roseus are emerald green. Although the leaves of Catharanthus roseus are also green, the edges of their leaves are milky yellow with white and yellow-white spots. It looks more colorful and ornamental.

At this point, the two are still easy to distinguish.

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The growth habits of Catharanthus edulis

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Because Catharanthus roseus is a variant of Catharanthus roseus, in addition to being similar in appearance, the growth habits of the two are also very similar.

Periwinkle periwinkle is also a plant that likes a semi-shady environment, is heat and cold tolerant, and is evergreen all year round. It grows quickly and is easy to cultivate in the open field. It is a good ground cover plant.

The management of water and fertilizer between Catharanthus edulis and Catharanthus edulis is similar to that of Catharanthus edulis. For example, adequate watering is required during the growth period, drainage should be paid attention to during the rainy season, and fertilization can be applied 1 to 2 times a month. Flowers Catharanthus roseus is a plant that can be easily cultivated.

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The uniqueness of Periwinkle Periwinkle

Periwinkle periwinkle has gorgeous colors and unique leaf shapes. Compared with periwinkle periwinkle, periwinkle periwinkle has white edges and yellow-white spots, making it more colorful. Therefore, Catharanthus edulis is more ornamental.