Pink purslane grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Calandrinia also known as Calandrinia calyptrata, Pink purslane annual used as ornamental drought plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 6-11.
Leaves color green, the shape elliptic and leaf fleshy, leaves grow in rosette growth.
Flower color pink, flowers grow in the end of the stem with five petals.
Well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easy to do so
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Poisonous
Recommended planting season?
Spring
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just for design and infected leaves
Size of the plant:
30-50 cm, 12-20 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Pink flowers the inner yellow, flowers grow in the end of the stem with five petals.
Calandrinia calyptrata
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