Panal
Sesuvium humifusum
- Native to:
- Aruba, Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Turks-Caicos Is., United States, Venezuelan Antilles, Virgin Islands
Pierre Jean François Turpin
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Aizoaceae
- Genus:
- Sesuvium
- Species:
- Sesuvium humifusum
- USDA Symbol:
- CYHU3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions without pretreatment.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI