Sea purslane is a suberect, prostrate or creeping, succulent, perennial herb, growing up to 30cm tall. The thick stems form roots at the nodes.The plant is harvested from the wild in many countries of the world and eaten as a vegetable. It is sometimes sold in local markets
Shoreline Purslane Care
Sesuvium Portulacastrum



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How to Care for the Plant

Water

It prefers moist soil.

Sunlight

It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Soil

Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
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