Portulaca Oleracea Variegata (Japanese Rose)

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Variegated species of Portulaca have mixture of pink and green colour at its leaves. It produces vividly pink colour flowers.
• Portulacas only open in bright sunlight, and do not open under overcast skies or at night.
• It is a low-growing annual plant that is popular as an ornamental ground cover.
• These plants are drought-tolerant and are conversely very susceptible to damage from over-watering.
• Grow in well-drained soil, do not over-water the plant. They require bright direct sunlight in order to thrive and flower.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• Grows in well-drained soil, do not over-water the plant.

FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• Feed with diluted liquid fertilizer once a month.

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full sun to bright light.
• Portulaca requires bright direct sunlight in order to thrive and flower.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• Moderate water, once or twice a week when the soil is dry to touch.
• Ensure the soil completely dries out before watering.

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