Multicolored Catharanthus roseus seeds

Common name: Vinca flower - Periwinkle Scientific name: Catharanthus roseus Also called: Bright eyes - Pink sea snail Description: • A flowering plant considered a hardy outdoor plant, belonging to the Apocynaceae family, evergreen, and living for years, with branched stems reaching up to 80 cm in height, its leaves are green and oval-shaped, and it is considered an easy-to-propagate plant. It is also resistant to insects, and its cultivation has succeeded in Saudi Arabia where it spreads densely in gardens because it tolerates hot and dry weather. The flower: • Its flowers are multicolored and bloom throughout the year. Seeds: • Its seeds are extracted from the pods, and they are small and black. Uses and benefits: • Used in beautifying gardens and decorating empty spaces in agricultural beds. It also has some medicinal uses. Original habitat: • Its original habitat is Madagascar, from where it spread to many regions around the world. Suitable climatic conditions and soil for cultivation: • Vinca flower tolerates high temperatures and drought, and it does not require much watering except during the peak of summer when it needs daily watering. It grows in most types of soil. Method of cultivation: • It reproduces easily through seeds and does not need much care. It is planted throughout the year and lives for years.