Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Talinaceae

Genus:

Talinum

Species:

Talinum fruticosum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Native Range

United States: Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical regions with seasonal rainfall