How to grow and care for Vinca minor L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Vinca minor L., Dwarf periwinkle 'Gertrude Jekyll'
Vinca minor L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
Water
How to water Vinca minor L.
How often should I water?
check Vinca minor L. Every 14 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Vinca minor L. need?
Bright direct
Bright indirect
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Vinca minor L. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium light, Low light, Bright direct light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
500 ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
500
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-22
-22~35℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Vinca minor L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
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40~70%
100
Vinca minor L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Vinca minor L. is a member of Apocynaceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Vinca |
| Species | Vinca minor |
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