A lack of water also will cause vinca to wilt. The plant will wilt, you will water it, it springs back to life and then wilts again when it needs water. ... This can cause the plants to require more frequent watering or the soil in the container may become so hot it can damage the roots and they may die.
How do you save wilting vinca?
Sick Vinca in a growing bed
- Stop watering regularly. ...
- If you have a thick layer of mulch, remove it to let soil dry out faster.
- Increase drainage by aerating the soil: sink a steel bar or tomato stake a foot deep and pull it out. ...
- Remove infected plants.
How often should vincas be watered?
Water every other week, or if the top 2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. Vinca is very drought tolerant and prefers its soil to be on the dry side of moist. Do not wait too long to water, though.
