Description
Portulaca, 10 O Clock is an annual succulent in the family Portulacaceae.
| Sr | Item name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Portulaca, 10 O Clock (Yellow) - Plant |
| 2 | 5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Portulaca is mostly annual, but it may be perennial in the tropics. Stems are purplish-red to green, forming mats. The leaves are fleshy. Flowers come in a group at the end of the stem. There are notched 4/5/6 petals.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 6 inch (15 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 4 inch (10 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Red root, Common purslane, Verdolaga, Little hogweed, Pursley |
| Maximum Reachable Height | Up to 1 foot |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Summer to frost |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Portulaca care
Set out at last frost date. This plant is ideal for hot, humid climates and rocky, difficult areas of the garden. It spreads branches so while planting 2 plants, keep the distance between them is about half feet.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Poor to average, dry to moderately moist, well-drained soils |
| Temperature | 10 to 38 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Use any organic fertilizer. |
| Harvest Season | Harvest whole plants by pulling them from the soil during spring. |
Portulaca special feature
Groundcover, Flowers
Portulaca uses
Ornamental Use:
- It is good for edging or ground cover for beds, rock gardens or along walks; containers or hanging baskets
Medicinal Use:
- It is used in Chinese traditional medicines
Culinary Use:
- The stems, leaves and flower buds are all edible
- Purslane may be used fresh as a salad, stir-fried, or cooked as spinach