What to do if the leaves of Catharanthus roseus curl and wilt (What is the reason for the leaves curling and drooping)

Catharanthus roseus symbolizes happy memories and eternal youth. Because it is green all year round, the flowers bloom in large numbers and the blooming period is long, it is quite ornamental.

As long as you take good care of it and manage it properly, the flowers that bloom in spring will generally continue to bloom until autumn. When the leaves of our vinca roseus curl and wilt, what is the reason? And how to deal with it?

Why are the leaves of Catharanthus roseus curling?

The leaves of the periwinkle are curling badly, which is a very abnormal situation. If it is not dealt with in time, the flower will easily die.

1. The leaves curl upwards into a cup shape

This is caused by the growing medium being too dry or the light being too strong. In this case, it is best to move the flower to a cooler location.

2. The leaves curl downward into a cup shape

Because the temperature is too low, in this case, you need to take the flowers to a place with a higher temperature. If it is winter, it is best to put them in an air-conditioned room.

How to deal with the wilting leaves of vinca roseus

During the growth process of Catharanthus roseus, its leaves curled upward and became back-shaped. This is often caused by excessive light or excessive water loss , and this situation usually occurs in summer.

Lighting issues

Although Catharanthus roseus prefers hot weather, if it is exposed to the scorching sun for too long in midsummer, the plant will lose excessive water due to excessive light.

Therefore, the leaves will curl upwards. If the sunlight is too strong in summer, necessary shading measures should be taken in time. The potted plant can be moved under the shade of a large tree.

Soil moisture problem

If the soil in the pot is too dry, you should add water in time to maintain the moisture needed for the plant's growth . Avoid adding water during high temperatures during the day. This should be done in the morning or evening.

At the same time, during maintenance, we can also spray more water to lower the temperature and keep moisture. In the usual maintenance, we should pay attention to the supplement of fertilizers. We should use some water-soluble fertilizers and apply top dressing once a week.

However, we can mix compound fertilizer into the soil and use it as base fertilizer, so that the leaves will gradually recover.