Light
Full sun, ideally at least 6 hours daily.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Portulaca
Portulaca grandiflora
Succulents · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Portulaca is an annual with bright sunny-day flowers on low succulent growth.
Why you’ll love it
- Succulent foliage suits sunny, freely draining displays.
- Low growth fits hot container edges with modest water needs.
A space where it can thrive
Outdoor garden or drainage-hole container in the suitable season.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Your care routine
Watering
Let the surface dry between waterings; avoid continually wet roots.
Soil & drainage
Freely draining sandy soil or gritty container mix; avoid rich wet beds.
Fertilizer
Use a low-strength balanced fertilizer once monthly only if growth is weak in containers, at the label rate; avoid overfeeding.
Temperature
Best in mild to warm growing weather; tender new growth should be planted after frost risk passes.
Humidity
Outdoor humidity is suitable; allow airflow and avoid prolonged wet foliage.
Through the seasons
In Metro Vancouver, plant warm-season annuals after frost risk passes; remove declining plants after frost. Provide drainage through autumn rain.
When your plant needs help
- Root rot in wet compost
- flowers close in dull weather
Pets & little ones
Pet and child safety is not confirmed in this profile; keep out of reach and do not ingest.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.