Identification: Please help ID this houseplant

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Kiewit, Aug 2, 2012.

  1. Kiewit

    Kiewit Member

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    This plant is approximately 3 years old. It has produced beautiful flowers in the past though it has not this particular summer. I would be most appreciative of help with an ID. Thank you all.
     

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  2. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Catharanthus roseus I believe.
     
  3. Kiewit

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    I looked up Catharanthus Roseus and i believe that you are correct. Thank you for the ID. Question for you. After a few seasons the plant was overgrown and looked terrible. I pruned it back extensively 5 months ago but ever since, this previously constant flowering plant has yet to flower. Any thoughts? Thank you once again!
     
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    I'm not sure but it's quite gorgeous!
     
  5. saltcedar

    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    They can be shy bloomers in cool, rainy conditions; they only
    come into their own in steamy weather in my experience. Other
    than that a shot of super bloom might help.
     

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