Periwinkle room is well known to gardeners, like cayenne jasmine or Madagascar vinca. The Latin name "vinca" is given to him, thanks to the ability to drag and twist. The rainforests are the territory on which it meets in the wild. But its main habitat is the island of Madagascar .
Periwinkle - houseplant, reaching a height of 60 cm. It has branchy stems and dark green leaves of elongated shape. The hue of the flowers is different - white, lilac and pink. If you create all the conditions for the growth of the plant, then it will blossom in all its glory, like all spring and summer.
Room periwinkle - care and cultivation
In many houses there is a room flower periwinkle. Care for him is simple and understandable even for a beginner gardener. It is necessary to show a droplet of care, as the plant will completely cover with beautiful flowers.
Placing a plant, find for him a sunny, warm place, where not to get drafts. One pot is not planted several times with flowers. Such crowding does not allow them to "breathe".
Soil is chosen fertile, well moistened, without excess salt. It must contain equal proportions of humus and peat. Reproduction occurs by seeds or twigs.
In spring or late winter, the seeds are planted in the soil no deeper than 2 cm. They are covered with a film, and thereby maintain the optimum temperature. The first shoots will not take long.
Despite the fact that the periwinkle loves the warmth and sun, from direct rays it is worth preserving. For example, sometimes sprinkle with water. To grow the flower you need fertilizer. But more often than once a month it is not necessary to feed it.
For summer, the flower can be moved to a balcony or courtyard. The main thing is to protect it from the wind. With the advent of spring, the branches are cut off a little. The flower periwinkle room can perform as a decor, which fits perfectly into the interior of any apartment or house. He is also put in hanging baskets. To decorate your room, you just need to choose the right grade.