The Secrets of Catharanthus roseus: A Flower Like No Other 🌱
Welcome to explore the enchanting world of the Catharanthus roseus. In this post, we will dive into the plant’s fascinating features, its maintenance tips, and its ideal living conditions. Let’s discover the beauty and meaning behind this unique flower together! 🌿
Basic Information:
🌍 Origin: Mediterranean coastal areas, India, Tropical Americas
🌿 Category: Apocynaceae, Catharanthus
🌼 Flowering Period: Flowering and fruiting period year around
🌈 Flower Color: Flower color white, red, fruit color black
Maintenance 🌱:
- 📏 Size: Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
- 🌱 Soil: Soil with loose texture or special humus soil
- ☀️ Sunlight: Like sunshine, resistant to half shade, avoid strong direct light
- 💧 Watering: Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water
- 🌿 Fertilization: Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
- ✂️ Pruning: Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely
Plant Parameters 📊:
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Light (mmol) | 5400 |
| Min Light (mmol) | 2600 |
| Max Light (Lux) | 40000 |
| Min Light (Lux) | 2500 |
| Max Temp (°C) | 33 |
| Min Temp (°C) | 8 |
| Max Env Humidity (%) | 80 |
| Min Env Humidity (%) | 30 |
| Max Soil Moisture (%) | 60 |
| Min Soil Moisture (%) | 15 |
| Max Soil EC | 2000 |
| Min Soil EC | 350 |
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