Catharanthus is a poisonous plant that can cause an allergic reaction on the skin. Therefore, it is necessary to touch and handle the bush with rubber gloves.
How to grow a catharanthus
The soil mixture is sterilized with a dark pink solution of potassium permanganate, grooves are made in it 1.5 cm deep, catharanthus seeds purchased at the store are sown, they are covered, the surface is sprayed with water, the crops are covered with a film and placed in a warm place. The best time for sowing catharanthus is the end of February or the beginning of March.
What does the catharanthus flower like
As a tropical plant, pink catharanthus loves slightly acidic soil, which means that alkaline soil should be avoided. If the soil is too alkaline, its roots will not grow well and the leaves will turn yellow, causing the plant to be thin and weak. In severe cases, the plant will not be able to bloom and may even die.
Watering and humidity
The plant needs frequent and regular watering. For lush flowering, high humidity is required both inside the pot and outside.
When the humidity of the house is below 60%, you need to put a cup of water near the pot and regularly spray the catharanthus.
Do I need to trim the catharanthus
Since this flower is characterized by rapid growth, it must be cut off. If the catharanthus is grown as a perennial, then after wintering, all elongated stems are shortened by 1/3. It is also necessary to cut off all dry and injured branches, at the same time; formative pruning is also carried out.
