Plant profile
Periwinkle
Catharanthus roseus
Heat-tolerant flowering plant that performs well in Indian summers.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 2-3 days
Difficulty
Easy
Growth
Fast
Space
Small space, up to 60 cm
Typical cost
₹40-120
Why it works
Good fit notes
Handles summer heat
Care tip: Full sun and good drainage keep it blooming
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Catharanthus roseus contains potent alkaloids and should be treated as toxic to pets and children despite common ornamental/medicinal associations.
Avoid where pets or children may ingest flowers/leaves; do not use medicinally in-app.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose compact plants with many buds and clean leaves.
- Prefer disease-free stock in fast-draining media.
Avoid
- Stem rot
- Leaf spot
- Wilt despite wet soil
- Pest clusters on buds
Plant personality
Useful traits
Periwinkle is hardy in Indian heat and flowers heavily in sun.
It is common but not harmless; it contains pharmacologically active alkaloids.
Avoid framing it as medicinal in consumer care copy.
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