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4.8 out of 5 (19 experiences)


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
How often to water your Rose Periwinkle

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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Bright Eyes in your home

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 🏡.
How to fertilize Rose Periwinkle

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.
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While watering curie i saw this little orange cutie relaxing on the leaf #gregpets #spiders #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #newgrowth
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Curie, so far, hasn't come back, but a few months back, I propagated a piece of her into Anne's pot and great news she caught, and curie is on her way back but i hope og curie will make it back still have hope because her roots are still good and healthy #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #brighteyes #propagationstation #newgrowth
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First flower 🌸🌸🌸 #plantaddict
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Curies flowers went from dark pink to light pink 💗 so beautiful. Is this cause of winter time?? #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #winteriscoming #brighteyes
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Is it just me, or did Star have a growth spurt? She's recovering good! #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #planttherapy #plantcorner #plantlove #iloveplants #newgrowth #planttlc #greggang #adhdplantlovers #growthspurt #brighteyes
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Forgot to post earlier, but Star has some new growth! I will chop off the stem because it's starting to get moldy, but I'm glad she's coming back! Hope she will make a full recovery!🤞 Pics are from yesterday. #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #planttherapy #plantcorner #plantlove #iloveplants #newgrowth #planttlc #greggang #adhdplantlovers
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How can I ensure a full recovery for my plant? I don't want her to die My #brighteyes (Madagascar Periwinkle), named Star, wasn't doing too well and looked so sad and terrible! I forgot about her and I saw her again. She needed some TLC for sure! Luckily, I gave her some care. Hopefully, she recovers! 🤞 I clipped all of the leaves off and cut back into the green zone. I gave her a repot into the same size and type of pot, but it's not the same one she was in. I messed with the roots a little to encourage new growth and filled the remaining space with pea gravel. There is still regular soil in the pot, specifically in the root ball area. I need to know how I can guarantee a full recovery for her 🙏 but sadly, I have no grow lights 😔 so I can't do that. Should I add fertilizer, or will it burn her roots? #notsohappyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #planttherapy #plantcorner #plantlove #iloveplants #newgrowth #planttlc #greggang #depressedplants
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My #brighteyes plant, Star, was not doing well, and I realized that today. So, you know, I gave her some TLC! 🤞 Fingers crossed! Hoping for a recovery🤞 #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #planttherapy #plantcorner #plantlove #iloveplants #newgrowth #planttlc
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Desperate help for this #brighteyes! Is she salvageable? I completely forgot about her somehow, and now she's like this. Seeing her like this makes me want to cry 😭 I can tell she is overwatered since it rains often, but it showered like crazy this week. My other plants are fine out there because either they are under an overhang or they are native and used to this weather. Is she salvageable? Image in comments #depressedplants #notsohappyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #planttherapy #plantcorner #plantlove #iloveplants #newgrowth Note: Watering on plant card is incorrect, obviously.
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My bright eyes are gorgeous 😍 #happyplants #newgrowth #plantsmakepeoplehappy
Care Summary for Rose Periwinkle
Rose Periwinkle
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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











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.





