Kopsia fruticosa

Pink Kopsia, Shrub Vinca

Message of the Flower

Determination

The Mother’s Comment

Knows what it wants and does it.

Colour

Light pink, deep rose-pink

Family

Apocynaceae

Flower Size

1-2 inches in diameter

Flower Texture

Smooth

Number of Petals

5

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Mildly fragrant

Leaf Texture

Smooth, glossy

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Glossy green

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Shrub

Life Cycle

Perennial

Blooming Period

Sporadic throughout the year, peak in summer

Climate

Tropical and subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate, prefers consistent moisture

Soil Type

Well-drained, fertile

Temperature Ranges

Warm, not frost-tolerant

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Relatively pest-free, watch for aphids

Pollinators

Butterflies and other insects

Habitat

Native to Southeast Asia, tropical/subtropical gardens

Role in the Ecosystem

Nectar for pollinators

Quotations

None specifically noted

Ornamental

Highly valued for aesthetic appeal

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Mainly ornamental

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered

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