Portulaca

Portulaca combine fleshy leaves, spreading or branching growth and colourful flowers, adding colour to wide pots and low arrangements.

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Portulaca: spreading growth and colourful flowers

Portulaca include fleshy-leaved plants with spreading or branching growth, valued for the colourful flowers of many ornamental forms. Their low habit suits wide pots.

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Light supports balanced flowering, but cold tolerance and life-cycle length vary by species. Letting the mix dry between waterings avoids excessive moisture around stems. Explore Delosperma.

General care

  • Light: Bright position, adjusting sun exposure to the species and acclimatisation.
  • Watering: Water after the mix dries, accounting for rain outdoors.
  • Compost: Free-draining mix in a pot or soil that does not hold water around roots.
  • Temperature: Check each species' cold tolerance and protect sensitive forms from frost.
  • Maintenance: Allow room for spreading growth and remove dry parts without leaving standing water.

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