Portulaca, also known as Moss Rose. It is a flowering plant that belongs to the purslane family. Purslane plant care and propagation is very easy.
It is a flowering plant native to South America. The plant gets its name from its small, moss-like leaves that grow close to the ground, which is why it is also called moss rose.
Portulaca is a low-maintenance, annual plant that can grow up to six inches tall and up to 12 inches wide. Flowers bloom in the summer months that are pink, red, orange, yellow, white and bi-coloured.
Portulaca is a popular plant for use in rock gardens, borders and containers due to its drought-tolerance and low maintenance requirements.
When choosing the right location for your pot, make sure it gets at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Avoid planting purslane in areas with poor drainage, as this can cause plant rot.
Portulaca prefers well-drained, fertile soil and full sun, but can also tolerate some shade.
Portulaca is drought tolerant and can survive long periods without water, however, the plant needs to be watered thoroughly when the soil dries out.
Portulaca grows best between 23 and 38 degrees Celsius. The application of fertilizer is essential for the healthy growth and flowering of plants.
Pruning is not necessary for the Portulaca plant, but it can be propagated by cuttings if it grows too large.
The biggest enemy of the caterpillar is the millibug. Once millibugs attack a plant, quick remediation is recommended.