Double Flowered Moss Rose

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Portulaca grandiflora 'Double Flowered'

Genus

Portulaca

Family

Portulacaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Double Flowered Moss Rose

💦 Water

How often to water your Double Flowered Moss Rose

Double Flowered Moss Rose needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Double Flowered Moss Rose in your home

Double Flowered Moss Rose love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Double Flowered Moss Rose does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Double Flowered Moss Rose in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Double Flowered Moss Rose

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Double Flowered Moss Rose: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Double Flowered Moss Rose after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Double Flowered Moss Rose thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Double Flowered Moss Rose requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Double Flowered Moss Rose is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

💨 Humidity

Double Flowered Moss Rose prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

Double Flowered Moss Rose is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Double Flowered Moss Rose grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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🌎 Native Region

Double Flowered Moss Rose is native to Tropics and warm temperate regions worldwide.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Double Flowered Moss Rose can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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😖 Common Issues

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Double Flowered Moss Rose. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!