Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange'

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange'

Genus

Portulaca

Family

Portulacaceae

Order

Caryophyllales

How to care for Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange'

💦 Water

How often to water your Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange'

Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange' 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for None in your home

Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange': 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 Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange' 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.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange' 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 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.

💨 Humidity

Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange' 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.

🪴 Soil

Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange' 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!

💩 Fertilizer

Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange' 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!

🌎 Native Region

Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange' is native to Tropics and warm temperate regions worldwide.

🌸 Flowers

Portulaca grandiflora 'Orange' produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

🧐 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.