How to grow Madagascar periwinkle? A detailed guide to the latest cultivation methods
Madagascar periwinkle, also known as pot marigold and "four-season spring," has bright flowers and an extremely long blooming period, with excellent ornamental value, making it suitable as a potted ornamental plant for home decoration. In addition, the whole plant can be used as medicine, with effects of pain relief, anti-inflammation, sleep aid, laxative and diuretic effects, and it also contains anti-tumor components, so how should it be cultivated? Let's take a look.
1. Soil
Madagascar periwinkle is highly adaptable and has no strict requirements for soil; it can grow normally even in poor soil. However, for robust growth and bright flowers, it is best to choose soil that is deep, loose and fertile, well-drained, and alkaline. If planted in compacted, poorly aerated clay soil, it can still grow, but it will grow poorly, the leaves tend to turn yellow, and it will not bloom.
2. Light
Madagascar periwinkle is a light-loving plant and must have sufficient light during growth so that it can grow robustly, with dark green glossy leaves and vivid flower colors. If there is insufficient light or it grows in a shady place, it will lack light, be unable to carry out photosynthesis, and the leaves will lack chlorophyll, causing the leaves to turn yellow and eventually fall off.
3. Temperature
Madagascar periwinkle prefers a warm, slightly dry environment. It tolerates high temperatures but not severe cold. The most suitable growing temperature is 20-33 degrees, and it can grow well in environments above 10 degrees and below 33 degrees. If the temperature is too low, the plant will suffer cold damage, ranging from poor growth to freezing to death; if the temperature is too high, high temperatures will cause the plant to become dehydrated and wilt, and prolonged high temperatures may cause the plant to die from dehydration.
4. Water
Madagascar periwinkle likes a high-humidity environment. During cultivation, it should be sprayed with water mist frequently to increase the air humidity of the growing environment, which can speed up growth. When watering, also pay attention to maintaining the principle of watering when dry; generally, water once every 3-4 days in spring; once every 2-3 days in summer; and once a week in autumn and winter. The amount of water each time should not be too much, so as to avoid soil waterlogging that causes root rot.
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