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Portulacalutea

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Genus

Portulaca (por-tew-LAK-uh)

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Species

lutea (LOO-tee-uh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Smooth

Succulent

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Propagation Methods

From softwood cuttings

Allow cut surface to callous over before planting

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Goodyear, Arizona

Huntington Beach, California

Kilauea, Hawaii

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