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Orange Portulaca
Potulaca oleracea
This bright-range flowering annual is a beautiful and easy addition to your outdoor decor; and a great gift plant as it is available in a hanging basket and ready for display!
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Orange Portulaca is a non-stop blooming, annual plant that sports large Orange blossoms highlighted by the shiny-green succulent leaves. Portulaca or "purslane" are spreading plants that are best suited for hanging baskets, window boxes, or as the spiller in mixed container plantings.
Orange Portulaca is an easy-to-care-for annual plant that is sure to impress with its ability to flower in even the harshest of conditions. The tangerine flowers open up very early in the morning and stay open, well into the day or evening.
| Hardiness Zone: | 10-11 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | Hanging |
| Mature Width: | 18 to 24 Inches |
| Classification: | Annual |
| Sunlight: | Full sun to Part Sun |
| Habit: | Trailing |
| Flower Color: | Orange |
| Foliage: | Glossy Deep Green |
| Soil Condition: | Well-draining |
| Water Requirements: | Likes to dry out between waterings |
| Uses: | Hanging basket |
How to Care for Orange Portulaca
Before you buy a Portulaca Tangerine, make sure to read about the care instructions that are required and recommended to keep this plant healthy and thriving!
How Do I Water Portulaca Tangerine?
Portulaca Tangerine requires evenly moist well-drained soil to thrive. Once a week or as needed, water deeply until water spills out from the drainage holes at the bottom.
What Type Of Fertilizer Does Portulaca Tangerine Require?
To keep your Portulaca Tangerine in its best shape, we recommend feeding them once a week while they are growing in the summer. For the best and biggest blooms, use a flower-focused fertilizer such as Espoma Flower Tone. After fertilizing, water your plant thoroughly.
What is The Best Soil for My Portulaca Tangerine Plant?
If you would like to repot your Portulaca Tangerine, they prefer rich, well-draining soil although they can tolerate a wide range of pH levels and soil types including clay, loamy, and sandy.
How Much Sun Does My Portulaca Tangerine Need?
Portulaca Tangerine plants love hot sun; for the best blooms, place your plant in a sunny area such as a porch or patio where it will receive at least 6 to 8 hours of bright sun a day.
