Planting Life

Introduction: Madagascar Periwinkle also known as bright eyes, Cape Periwinkle, Graveyard plant, Old Maid, Pink Periwinkle, Rose Periwinkle, and Catharanthus Roseus. It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native and endemic to Madagascar but grown elsewhere as an ornamental and medicinal plant.  It is a source of the drugs vincristine and vinblastine, used to treat cancer.  Mostly, the Periwinkle plant can be spotted on roadsides, in gardens, and on hillsides. Periwinkle is most often grown as groundcover and its different shades of colour and foliage make it attractive. More than 30 varieties of Periwinkles exist in different shades and colours across the world. Soil & Climate: Periwinkle can grow in any type of soil but it should be well-drained. It grows well in acidic soil and can survive in the partially shaded area. Ideal soil mixture: 70% Gardening Soil and 30% Compost. However, it can also grow in direct sunlight areas. This plant can g...

Introduction: Murraya koenigii tree is also known as curry leaf tree. The curry tree is a tropical tree in the Rutaceae family and is native to Asia. It grows to about 13 to 20 feet in height and is easy to grow as it requires low maintenance. The curry plant leaves are mainly used in Indian cuisine and are also used widely in medicinal treatments. Also, it has great importance in the south and West Indian region. Soils and Climate: Curry leaf plant grows in all types of soil but it should be well-drained soil. Good soil composition is a success of good growth of the plant. The ideal soil mixture: 60% gardening soil, 20% cow manure, and 20% River sand. It should be placed outdoor where it will receive a good amount of direct sunlight which will help to boost its healthy growth. Fertilizer: One can provide organic fertilizer once a month and liquid fertilizer once a week for good results. Avoid providing fertilizer in the winter season. It is suggested to provide fertilizer post-winter ...