Portulaca Grandiflora (Japanese Rose) P150《龙须牡丹》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Portulaca grandiflora:

• Bright, showy blooms in a rainbow of colors

• Thrives in full sun and poor, dry soil

• Excellent for ground-hugging color and erosion control

• Attracts bees and butterflies

🌸 Portulaca grandiflora – Care Guide

Also known as Moss Rose, Portulaca grandiflora is a sun-loving, trailing succulent admired for its vibrant, rose-like blooms and fine, needle-like foliage. This hardy annual (or perennial in warm climates) thrives in hot, dry spots and produces colorful flowers in shades of pink, yellow, orange, red, and white—often with double or semi-double petals.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Requires full sun (at least 6–8 hours/day) to bloom well

• Flowers close at night or on cloudy days

• Poor blooming is usually due to insufficient light

💧 Watering

• Drought-tolerant once established

• Water deeply but infrequently—let soil dry out between waterings

• Overwatering leads to root rot and leggy growth

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Thrives in sandy, well-draining soil

• Avoid heavy clay or soggy areas

• Ideal for containers, wall planters, or hanging baskets

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Loves hot, dry climates

• Ideal temperature: 20–35°C (68–95°F)

• Sensitive to frost; treat as annual in cooler zones or bring indoors

🍃 Fertilizing

• Minimal feeding needed

• Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during growing season

• Too much fertilizer may reduce flower production

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

• Trim back leggy stems to maintain compact shape

• Self-seeds readily—remove unwanted seedlings if necessary

✅ Ideal For

• Hot garden borders, succulent beds, rockeries, window boxes, and coastal gardens

• Great in containers, especially where you want a cascading, flowering effect

• Perfect for busy gardeners looking for low-maintenance color

⚠️ Pet & Human Safety

• Generally non-toxic, but not recommended for consumption

Turn up the color and resilience in your garden with Portulaca grandiflora—a sun-loving superstar that spreads joy wherever it grows.