Sea Purslane
2.5 out of 5 (2 experiences)
Large, lush leaves
Fast grower
Also known as
Shoreline Sea Purslane, Shoreline Sea Purslane, Cencilla, Sea-purslane, Shoreline purslane, Sea purslane and Dampalit
Taxonomy
Sesuvium portulacastrum
Sesuvium
Aizoaceae
Caryophyllales
How to care for Sea Purslane
Water
How often to water your Sea Purslane
every 12
Sea Purslane 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
Light
Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Shoreline Sea Purslane in your home
a window
Sea Purslane may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Sea Purslane in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Sea Purslane
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 Sea Purslane after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Sea Purslane 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
Sea Purslane may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. 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.
Growth Pattern
Sea Purslane is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.
Care Summary for Sea Purslane
Sea Purslane
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 12 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Large, lush leaves 1
Fast grower 1
Survivor 1
02/23/2021
Mines dying:/ I don’t know what it wants from me
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