Portulaca umbraticola growing subshrub of the genus Portulaca also known as Purslane, Portulaca umbraticola annual plant used as ornamental ground cover plant, grow in mediterranean, subtropical or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 3-12.
Leaves color green, edible fleshy in some cultivars are sour to tasteless, stems also edible.
Portulaca umbraticola flower
Flower color yellow, orange, purple, pink, white or more than on color, flat or full flower.
Portulaca umbraticola for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Portulaca umbraticola 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 / in colder climate spring
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 as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Small flower in colors: yellow, orange, purple, pink, white or more than on color, flat or full flower
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 umbraticola leaves:
Salad, cooked
Scientific name:
Portulaca umbraticola