Portulaca Species

Portulacalutea

Genus
Portulaca (por-tew-LAK-uh)
Species
lutea (LOO-tee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
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)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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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