Bright Eyes
4.8 out of 5 (19 experiences)
Blooms easily
Large, lush leaves
About Bright Eyes
Madagascar periwinkle is an evergreen, erect-to-spreading perennial that grows to 4 feet tall. It blooms all summer from July through September, only stopping at frost. It is resistant to deer and rabbits. It can be used as a ground cover in beds and for bedding and borders in drought tolerant gardens, butterfly gardens and recreational play areas.
Taxonomy
Catharanthus roseus
Catharanthus
Apocynaceae
Gentianales
Also known as
Cape periwinkle, Graveyard plant, Madagascar periwinkle, Old maid, Pink periwinkle and Rose periwinkle
How to care for Bright Eyes
Water
How often to water your Bright Eyes
every 9
Bright Eyes needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Bright Eyes in your home
a window
Bright Eyes love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bright Eyes does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bright Eyes in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Bright Eyes
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bright Eyes after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Bright Eyes is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
Bright Eyes prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Bright Eyes requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Bright Eyes is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Soil
Bright Eyes does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Bright Eyes is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.
Growth Pattern
Bright Eyes grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Bright Eyes can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Propagation
The seeds of Bright Eyes can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.
Care Summary for Bright Eyes
Bright Eyes
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Blooms easily 13
Large, lush leaves 10
Fast grower 8
Survivor 5
Easy to propagate 2
Browns easily 1
12/29/2021
Easy to take care of
Large, lush leaves
09/11/2021
Idk what I’m doing wrong but this plant continuously tries to die on me. Needs to be watered constantly and needs to be rotated constantly. So high maintenance.
08/24/2021
Super pretty and brightly colored!
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
Survivor
08/07/2021
This plant is a very pretty plant with colors from white to pink to magenta, but one thing to know about this plant is that the flowers can be poisonous in different amounts. This plant can also automatically pop off its flowers for a new bloom. This plant is also grows fast. Once it starts growing pods for the seeds there is a chance for a new plant.
Blooms easily
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Survivor
Browns easily
07/17/2021
it’s super cute i gotta say
Blooms easily
06/08/2021
I love the big beautiful flowers on this plant!! and it’s leaves are the perfect fresh green :) it makes me smile everytime i look at it!
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
05/21/2021
If you’re looking for a pretty plant, doesn’t require much light, and safe for animals this is her ladies !!!!!!! bought less than a week ago and she’s already so luscious
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
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