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4.0 out of 5 (4 experiences)


Also known as
Wingpod Purslane, Wingpod Purslane and Crownpod Purslane
Taxonomy
Portulaca umbraticola
Portulaca
Portulacaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Portulaca Umbraticola
How often to water your Portulaca Umbraticola

every 12
Portulaca Umbraticola 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
Finding light for Wingpod Purslane in your home

a window
Portulaca Umbraticola love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Portulaca Umbraticola does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Portulaca Umbraticola in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Portulaca Umbraticola

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 Umbraticola after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Plant friend. #HappyPlants #GoodBugs
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Got him in a parking lot… This is my new little guy Ace! My girl at Ace was hooking me up with some terracotta and told me to go in the parking lot by the succulents and pick up any babies that were growing before the weed killer was going to be sprayed the next day! So now I have this cutie! I looked at everyone’s pics and wow - so different! So best way to pot this cutie? Is he a creeper? #Purslane
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It's getting dry... I don't know why... #Purslane
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Rosemary Rosemary doesn't look so good. Not sure what's wrong, any ideas? Still green but starting to brown/wilt. Soil still moist. Trying to let it dry out a bit.
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Will she eventually bloom? I've got her hanging on my front porch
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Is this a common purslane? Greg identified my plant as a common purslane but it doesn’t look like one to me because the leaves are so thick.
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Hi my plant has 1 insects or something on how do I find out what illness my plant has #MossRosePurslane
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fern has so many flowers now i love him🥹🥹🥹
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Some of the older leaves are turning yellow. Do I take them off or do I let them get crispy?
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What’s wrong with my Ihi? What is wrong with my ihi? The leaves are starting to droop and turn yellow/brown and completely fall off. I’m only watering once about every 12 days or so. Could it be getting too much sun? Should I try to repot with different soil? #leavesfalling #SucculentSquad #SucculentLove
Portulaca Umbraticola 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 Umbraticola 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.
Wingpod Purslane Toxicity to Cats →
💨 Humidity
Portulaca Umbraticola 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 Umbraticola 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 Umbraticola 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 Umbraticola is native to Tropics and warm temperate regions worldwide.
🌸 Flowers
Portulaca Umbraticola produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern
Portulaca Umbraticola grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
🧐 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.
Care Summary for Portulaca Umbraticola
Portulaca Umbraticola
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 12 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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