Portulaca oleracea growing subshrub of the genus Portulaca also known as common purslane, Portulaca oleracea annual plant, grows in mediterranean, subtropical or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 3-12.
Leaves edible fleshy in some cultivars are sour to tasteless, stems also edible and color is red or brown-green
Portulaca oleracea flower
Flower small the color yellow
Portulaca oleracea for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
How to grow Portulaca oleracea growing and care:
Nothing special
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Autumn / Winter
Pests and diseases:
Ants
Pruning season:
All the season
How to prune:
No need
Size of the plant?
5-50 cm, 2-20 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Flower small the color yellow
Pollination is done by:
Flies, bees
Edible leaves
Leaves harvesting season
Autumn / winter / spring
How to harvest the leaves?
Can be cut with the stems, the plant very strong
Information about leaves:
Leaves fleshy oval shape in some cultivars are sour to tasteless
Uses of Portulaca oleracea leaves:
Salad, cooked
Scientific name:
Portulaca oleracea