Portulaca oleracea 'Vegetative Rio Apricot'

Common Purslane

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Common Name: 

Common Purslane

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

18°C

Maximum height: 

20 cm

Maximum width: 

40 cm

Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea 'Vegetative Rio Apricot') - Description

Large tropical looking, bright flowers. Tolerant of heat and drought.

Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea 'Vegetative Rio Apricot') - Blooming

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

Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea 'Vegetative Rio Apricot') - Growth

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

Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea 'Vegetative Rio Apricot') - 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.

Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea 'Vegetative Rio Apricot') - Pest

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

Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea 'Vegetative Rio Apricot') - 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.

Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea 'Vegetative Rio Apricot') - 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.

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