Talinum is a relative to another garden favorite, Portulaca, and displays the same kind of tough performance in poor, dry soils as its cousin. The foliage forms a mound of succulent foliage with very fine stems of dainty pink or red blooms that add a misty effect to the garden or in mixed container plantings. Produces round red seed pods that are just as attractive as the flowers! Native to southern regions of North America.Makes a breathtaking potted specimen plant. Wonderful for combination plantings. The perfect choice for beds and borders. Cut flowers make an interesting addition to floral arrangements.
New plantings should be watered daily for a couple of weeks. After that, depending on the weather and soil type, watering can be adjusted to every two or three days. Clay soils hold moisture longer than sandy soils, so expect to water more frequently in sandy settings.
The plant loves full sun and thrives when placed in a sunny window.Even during the winter, the plant should remain near a source of bright, indirect sunlight.
Fertilizers are available in many forms: granulated, slow-release, liquid feeds, organic or synthetic. Determine which application method is best for the situation and select a product with a nutritional balance designed to encourage blooming (such as 5-10-5).Too much fertilizer can actually damage plants so it’s important to follow the package directions to determine how much, and how often, to feed plants.
Use regular potting soil with a little sand to improve drainage.Perlite can help increase the water retention of the soil if the plant tends to dry out quickly.
The plant can survive outdoor growth in USDA hardiness zones 10 or higher, but some people have successfully cultivated the plant outdoors in cooler climates.
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