Vinca Flower Catharanthus Roseus. The calyx is green tube slender lobes subulate. Usually ships within 3 to 5 weeks.
Annual vinca is invincible to most pests but it can succumb to stem and root rot caused by Phytophthora a soil- and water-borne fungal-like microorganism. These alkaloids have growth inhibition effect to some human tumors. It is also called Madagascar periwinkle or just vinca.
Annual vinca is invincible to most pests but it can succumb to stem and root rot caused by Phytophthora a soil- and water-borne fungal-like microorganism.
Axillary solitary rosy-pink to mauve to reddish or white. Corolla is salverform bearing 5 glands apically on the tube lobes often with prominent eyespot at the throat. Glossy foliage and simple bright blooms look spectacular all summer long. Usually ships within 3 to 5 weeks.