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
What is the plant
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Humidity
High
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
9a - 11
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Cold Period
Invasive
Weed
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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