Purslane Care

Purslane can reserve the necessary amount of moisture thanks to the fleshy stems and leaves. Therefore, it is not afraid of drought. If it does not have enough liquid, it drops the leaves and exposes the stems. However, over-watering can harm your plant.

After the Purslane has survived wintering, you should cut the plant. Even if you do not intend to propagate the plant, it is better to prune it. This process stimulates the growth of new shoots.

During the summertime, you can fertilize Purslane once a month for more lush blooms. It will be enough. With an excess of a fertilizer, the plant does not bloom and often dies from fungal diseases.

Purslane needs full sunlight and grows best in warm, sun-drenched balconies. In winter, this plant also needs a lot of light.

This plant is not demanding on the soil. Purslane in the wild chooses dry, sandy soil and rocky slopes. The soil should pass water easily.

Purslane allows propagation by cuttings and seeds. You need to cut plant stalks and put them in water for about 30 days. Once the cuttings have roots, you can place them in a container. If you prefer to use seeds to propagate Purslane, you will need to cover the container with plastic wrap after planting the seeds in the soil. It will give you a small greenhouse where you need to keep the temperature about 71-86 degrees Fahrenheit (22-30 Celsius).

Purslane loves warmth, so it thrives in hot climates in direct sunlight. At the same time, for the winter, it is better to hide the plant in a bright and cool room with a temperature of about 59-64 degrees Fahrenheit (15-18 Celsius).

You can choose any pot that suits you best for growing Portulaca at home. Its roots are small and do not require much space. In the presence of bright lighting, the plant can take root anywhere. The Purslane feels comfortable outdoors, in the garden.

Purslane seeds are used as an antidote for snake bites in medicine, as they are good at detoxifying.