Vinca Major
4.6 out of 5 (16 experiences)
Also known as
Greater Periwinkle, Greater Periwinkle, Big Leaf Periwinkle, Large Periwinkle, Blue Buttons, Vinca Vine and Wojo's Jem
Taxonomy
Vinca major
Vinca
Apocynaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Vinca Major
How often to water your Vinca Major
Vinca Major needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Greater Periwinkle in your home
Vinca Major love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Vinca Major does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Vinca Major in your home š”.
How to fertilize Vinca Major
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Vinca Major after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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Did others have cut a lot of dead out of your peri plants after the winter months? I have a few short vines and some new shoots, so Iām hoping for a good recovery. #GreaterPeriwinkle
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#HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #NewGrowth #PlantTherapy #GrowLights #PetsAndPlants Here are the newest additions to my family. I got them at a local grocery store called Kroger. #LocalFinds #WanderingJew #SnakePlant #Philodendron #CactusClique #RubberPlant #philodendronwhiteice #Sedum #NeonPothos #PothosNJoy #philodendronscandens #Lavender #vincavine #vinca #Jade #Opuntia monacantha #Opuntia #Parodia leninghausii
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Not sure why this is happening, please help ! #helpneeded
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I was walking our š and noticed the Periwinkleās peeking out from under the snow. I clipped some and will propagate them. The flowers are very pretty! #PropagationStation
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HELP I was gone for the week and didnāt get to water my plants. The rest of them look good but this one is dried up and I donāt know how to fix it.
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For #SpringIntoSummer today I want to show you all one of my favorite parts of my room. My vinca vine, with my Heartstopper books and one of my dino planters to the left, and my coffee maker to the right. All of my favorite things :) #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants #VincaVineVariegated #planters #PlantAddict #PlantShelfie
Care Summary for Vinca Major
Vinca Major
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.