Plant Care Rose Periwinkle

Rose Periwinkle

4.8 out of 5 (19 experiences)

Rose Periwinkle has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily
Rose Periwinkle has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

About Rose Periwinkle

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

Bright Eyes, Bright Eyes, Cape periwinkle, Graveyard plant, Madagascar periwinkle, Old maid, Pink periwinkle and Rose periwinkle

How to care for Rose Periwinkle

💦 Water

How often to water your Rose Periwinkle

Water needs for Rose Periwinkle
0.5 cups
every 9

Rose Periwinkle 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.

Calculate water needs of Rose Periwinkle

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Bright Eyes in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Rose Periwinkle: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Rose Periwinkle love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Rose Periwinkle does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Rose Periwinkle in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Rose Periwinkle

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Rose Periwinkle: repot after 2X growth

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 Rose Periwinkle after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Browse #BrightEyes
💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Rose Periwinkle is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Bright Eyes →

Common Bright Eyes Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Rose Periwinkle 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.

Bright Eyes Water Frequency →

Bright Eyes Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Rose Periwinkle 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 🏡.

Bright Eyes Light Requirements →

Bright Eyes Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Rose Periwinkle is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Rose Periwinkle is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Rose Periwinkle doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Bright Eyes Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Rose Periwinkle 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!

Best Soil Mix for Bright Eyes →

When and How to Successfully Repot Bright Eyes →


💩 Fertilizer

Rose Periwinkle should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Bright Eyes →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Rose Periwinkle grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Bright Eyes →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Rose Periwinkle can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Bright Eyes Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Rose Periwinkle can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Bright Eyes →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Rose Periwinkle, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Rose Periwinkle

Rose Periwinkle

Rose Periwinkle


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

Rose Periwinkle has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 13
Rose Periwinkle has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 10
Rose Periwinkle has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 8
Rose Periwinkle has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 5
Rose Periwinkle has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 2
Rose Periwinkle has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
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globe Tucson, AZ
12/29/2021

Easy to take care of

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
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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.

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globe Minden, LA
08/24/2021

Super pretty and brightly colored!

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily Blooms easily
Survivor Survivor
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globe Tucson, AZ
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 Blooms easily
Fast grower Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Survivor Survivor
Browns easily Browns easily
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07/17/2021

it’s super cute i gotta say

Blooms easily Blooms easily
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globe Starkville, MS
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 Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily Blooms easily
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globe Kingman, AZ
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 Fast grower
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily Blooms easily

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