Portulaca Moss Rose Plant (13 cm)

• If you need to cover hot and sunny ground or you’re tired of watering your hanging baskets every day all summer, look no further than Portulaca Moss Rose Plant
• Whether you call it moss rose, portulaca, or purslane, this plant is tough as a nail and can stand up to almost anything
• The blossoms of moss rose generally come in bright, vibrant jewel tones, but there are mild pastel options as well
• These plants are adapted to dry conditions, so they have very fleshy, succulent leaves and stems
• These leaves store up water to use at a later time, and in very dry conditions, they may even fold up their stems to help with water loss
• The leaves on moss rose can be different shapes, too
• Moss rose is an extremely easy plant to grow
• Moss rose hates wet areas, and one of the few ways to kill this plant is by overwatering. Moss roses are adapted to dry, desert-like conditions.
• Light: Moss rose plants need six to eight hours of full sun on most days to look and bloom their best. If you try to grow them in a shady area, the flowers won't open.
• Water: Moss rose plants have low to moderate moisture needs, though they aren't as drought-tolerant as cacti. The plants will tolerate periods of dryness, but flowering is usually better with some soil moisture.
• Fertilizer: Moss rose can tolerate lean soil, so it doesn't absolutely need fertilizer. But feeding it with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the time of planting can help to promote healthy growth and flowering.

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