Description
Moss Rose, scientifically known as Portulaca grandiflora, is a low-growing, drought-tolerant flowering plant loved for its vibrant, rose-like blooms and succulent foliage. Native to South America, it is an excellent choice for gardens, borders, hanging baskets, and rock gardens.
Features
- Colorful Blooms: Produces small, vibrant, rose-like flowers in various colors.
- Drought-Resistant: Stores water in its succulent leaves, requiring very little watering.
- Ground Cover Plant: Spreads quickly, creating a carpet-like effect in gardens.
Materials Care
- Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6-8 hours daily) for best flowering.
- Watering: Water sparingly; thrives in dry soil and is drought-tolerant.
- Soil: Prefers sandy, well-draining soil; avoid waterlogged conditions.
- Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks to boost flowering.
- Pruning: Trim leggy growth occasionally to maintain a compact shape.
