Catharanthus roseus 'Ocellatus Group' |
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial Hardiness zones: 9b-13 Sunlight: hot overhead sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: light frost |
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Origins: Indian Ocean Islands Other Botanical Names: Vinca rosea, Ammocallis rosea, Lochnera rosea Other Common Names: | ||||||||
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