Portulaca granulatostellulata
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Portulaca granulatostellulata

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
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Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
10
Observations
1

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Portulaca granulatostellulata is indigenous to dry areas and flourishes in strong sunlight, correlating to its natural surroundings of intense light and scarce shadow. It does, however, exhibit some flexibility in its growth as it can also tolerate semi-sunlight.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Portulaca granulatostellulata flourishes in heated climates and needs elevated temperatures throughout its growth period to foster development and metabolic processes. It favors sufficient sunlight, adequate hydration, and proper air circulation. Yet, it can be negatively affected by extremely low temperatures and excess watering. It's crucial to maintain a balance and steer clear of excessively high temperatures and extremely arid conditions as well.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 0-0
Soil pH: 0-0
🌱 Fertilizer

For Portulaca granulatostellulata, moderate amounts of fertilizer applied once or twice a year during the growth period are enough. Refrain from fertilization during dormant periods like winter and summer. After repotting plants, decrease the quantity of fertilizer and give it a few months before starting with the fertilization process. Fertilization aids in robust growth and promotes flowering.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Succulent
Life Cycle
Annual
Genus
Portulaca
Family
Portulacaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
10 cm to 20 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Color
Pink, Yellow, White
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Libya, Somalia, Egypt, Turkey, India, Austria, Mexico, Guatemala, Eritrea, Nigeria, Croatia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Belarus, Russia, Germany, Romania, Belgium, Portugal, France, Tunisia, Peru, Mauritania, Cyprus, Poland, Greece, Panama, China, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Japan, Israel, Togo, United Kingdom, Hungary, Algeria, Costa Rica

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