Sunplant
| PLANT INFO. | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME |
Portulaca grandiflora
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| COMMON NAME |
Portulaca rose / Sunplant
|
| FAMILY |
Portulacaceae
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| FORM |
Spreading
|
| HEIGHT |
0.5-0.8ft
|
| CROWN SIZE |
0.7-2ft
|
| TEXTURE |
Slightly coarse
|
| TRUNK | Green |
| FOLIAGE |
Dark green
|
| FLOWER COLOR |
Pink, White, Yellow or Light pink
|
| SCENT |
Mildly pungent
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| BLOOMING PERIOD | |
| SOIL |
Sandy loam
|
| MOISTURE |
Drought tolerant
|
| LIGHT |
Full sun
|
| INSECTS & DISEASE |
Aphids and slugs
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| GROWTH RATE/ HABIT |
Fast
|
| SPACING |
1-2ft
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| CHARACTERISTICS/ USES |
It is useful in large planting beds along walls to conceal stone parts. It is also good as an under-plant since it can adapt to different light intensities. It also makes a good indoor plant and is good for street planting and seaside planting as well
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