Roundleaf Purslane
Portulaca teretifolia
- Native to:
- Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States, Windward Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Portulacaceae
- Genus:
- Portulaca
- Species:
- Portulaca teretifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- POTE7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, magenta, yellow
- 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 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions, prefers full sun
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require warm temperatures (70-85°F) and light for best germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI