Vinca Major

Vinca Major is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Greater Periwinkle →

Common Greater Periwinkle Problems →

Vinca Major prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Greater Periwinkle Water Frequency →

Greater Periwinkle Root Rot →

Vinca Major requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Greater Periwinkle Light Requirements →

Greater Periwinkle Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Vinca Major is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Vinca Major doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Greater Periwinkle Humidity Needs →

Vinca Major does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Greater Periwinkle →

When and How to Successfully Repot Greater Periwinkle →

Vinca Major is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Greater Periwinkle →

Vinca Major is native to Europe, Northwest Africa, and Southwest Asia.

Yes, you may see your Vinca Major bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.

Greater Periwinkle Flowers →

Vinca Major grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

How and When to Prune Greater Periwinkle →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Vinca Major can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Greater Periwinkle Temperature Tolerance →

Vinca Major can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Vinca Major, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Greater Periwinkle →
• Drooping Greater Periwinkle Leaves →
• Greater Periwinkle Dropping Leaves →
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• Greater Periwinkle Leaves Falling Over →
• Greater Periwinkle Yellow Leaves →
• Greater Periwinkle Root Rot →