Periwinkle, Madagascar (Catharanthus roseus), packet of 50 seeds

$4.95

Family:  Dogbane (Apocynaceae)

Hardy to Zones 9 to 12, otherwise grown as an annual, 120 days to flowers

(Vinca rosea, Vinca) Evergreen perennial subshrub with widespread distribution in the tropics.  Excellent choice for sandy areas needing stabilization.  Makes masses of very pretty white or pink flowers. Traditional usage (TAM):  stomach pain.  Source of anticancer compound vincristine, used mainly in treating infant leukemia.  Plant prefers full sun and fast-draining, even very sandy soils.  The plants will flower in the first year.  Sow in spring.  Barely cover seed with soil, tamp securely, and keep warm, shaded and evenly moist. Germ in 2 weeks.  Thin or transplant seedlings to 1 foot apart.
50 seeds/pkt., Open Pollinated, Untreated, NO GMO’s

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  1. Question

    Sachin Apiah

    Hi,

    Im interested in getting the Periwinkle, Madagascar (Catharanthus roseus), packet of 20 seeds, organic (https://strictlymedicinalseeds.com/product/periwinkle-madagascar-catharanthus-roseus-packet-of-20-seeds-organic/) Do you still have them in stock?

    How long do you suppose it would take to ship your product to the Bay Area, California (San Jose)?

    Thanks

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hello Sachin,
      Thanks for getting in touch with us. I checked the Madgagascar Periwinkle and as of 9:18 AM on 3/21/2020 there were still 9 packets in stock. Please feel free to order. At this point, seeds ordered today should be received in San Jose within 3 weeks.
      Best regards,
      Richo

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    • PATRICIA C.

      How would this plant be used to help with diabetes and high blood pressure?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Patricia,
      American herbalists normally don’t use Madagascar Periwinkle–extracts are still used medically for treating infant leukemia and probably the plant is used in Africa and other locations where it grows naturally. In my botanizing in Africa i found witch doctors to be not particularly interested in this plant, although the local people liked the bright flowers. Herbalists often use plants like ashitaba, bitter melon and linden in treatment of metabolic disorder.
      Richo

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    • Poonam K

      Hi can I get a sapling of Madagascar Periwinkle instead of seeds. I need it at San Mateo 94402

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hello Poonam, We do have a flat of these but too few to list. The only way I can think of to get one to you is if you make an order for plants and put these words in the customer comments field at checkout: “please add one Madagascar periwinkle plant to this order and I authorize you to charge my card $15.00 extra for the plant.” BTW they are very nice.
      Richo

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