Portulaca x 'Giant Bicolor Radiance'

Purslane

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Common Name:

Purslane

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

18°C

Maximum height:

30 cm

Maximum width:

40 cm

Purslane (Portulaca x 'Giant Bicolor Radiance') - Description

Portulaca Giant Bicolor Palest pink with magenta centers. Annual, Sun.

Purslane (Portulaca x 'Giant Bicolor Radiance') - Blooming

Satiny-looking flowers which are either single or double. Full sun is needed in order to promote flowering.

Purslane (Portulaca x 'Giant Bicolor Radiance') - Growth

Erect or trailing annuals or sometimes perennials, with small, fleshy, flat to cylindrical leaves that do best with full sun and warm temperatures.

Purslane (Portulaca x 'Giant Bicolor Radiance') - Planting

The seeds themselves are extremely small. Before sowing the seed, mix it with washed sand. Then simply press the seeds into the soil surface.

Purslane (Portulaca x 'Giant Bicolor Radiance') - Pest

Aphids can be a problem. To remove aphids from the leaves spray them with gentle squirts of water.

Purslane (Portulaca x 'Giant Bicolor Radiance') - Interesting facts

Some species have edible high-iron leaves, such as P. oleracea, but are not used as ornamentals. Others are cultivated in gardens for their showy flowers and even naturalized, such as P. grandiflora in Florida.

Purslane (Portulaca x 'Giant Bicolor Radiance') - Soil and irrigation

Poor, well-drained soil or sandy dry conditions. Do not use overhead watering when in bloom as this may cause damage to the flowers.