Rock Purslane growing succulent subshrub of the genus Calandrinia also known as Calandrinia grandiflora or Calandrinia spectabilis, Rock Purslane perennial evergreen used as ornamental drought plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 9-12.
Leaves color green-bluish the shape of the leaf elliptic with pointed shape leaves grow in rosette growth.
Rock Purslane flower
Flower color purple grow in the end of the stem with five petals .
Rock Purslane for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Rock Purslane growing and care:
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 / Summer / Autumn
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 as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Purple flowers grow in the end of the stem with five petals
Scientific name:
Calandrinia spectabilis