Botanical Name:
Catharanthus rosea x hybrida
Scientific Classification:
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Catharanthus
Common Name:
Madagascar Periwinkle
Plant Description:
Periwinkles blossom throughout the year. They are found in all parts of India. The reason being is their ability to withstand almost all climatic conditions. However, they do need a minimum amount of sunlight and well drained soil. Hence, frequent watering of the plant is not advisable.
Why not to have Periwinkle in your Garden?
The major reason of not having this plant in your garden is that it affects the biodiversity of your garden. Due to its reproductive capacity, it intrudes into other neighboring plants. Thus, threatening the survival of the surrounding plants for the sake of its own survival. This makes one to ponder whether the Periwinkle believes that it is still in the Hobbesian State of Nature.
Why have Periwinkle in your Garden?
The Catharanthus rosea x hybrida, a.k.a. Madagascar Periwinkle is loved by many. The reason being, they blossom throughout the year. Besides, it serves best especially when you want to decorate a particular corner of your garden.
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