Talinum Fruticosum

Talinum Fruticosum Care

Talinum Fruticosum

What is the plant

Talinum fruticosum ( common local name ನೆಲಬಸಳೆ - "Nela basale" in Kannada ) is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to Mexico, the Caribbean, West Africa, Central America, and much of South America. Common names include Ceylon spinach, waterleaf, cariru, Gbure, Surinam purslane, Philippine spinach, Florida spinach, potherb fameflower, Lagos bologi, and sweetheart.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

5a - 8a

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Grow in full sun and water only when the weather is very dry. Foliage becomes even more vivid when Talinum is grown under dry conditions, but don't allow plants to wilt.
Fertilizer
Talinum is very adaptable and easy to grow in most soils. A slightly acid pH is preferred. Don’t feed during the winter.
Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.

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Soil
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect in winter in cold areas.
Temperature
Provide good air circulation, with temperatures between 65 (18 °C) to 75 F (23 °C) and nighttime temperatures between 50 t(10°C) to 60 F (15 °C).
Popularity
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