Catharanthus pusillus

Catharanthus pusillus

Native to:
India | Nepal | Sri Lanka

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apocynaceae
Genus:
Catharanthus
Species:
Catharanthus pusillus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white, pink
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Light aids germination.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch