Portulaca oleracea?

Last name? [Portunus]? [purslane]

Latin name purslane? afra

Distribution: South Africa.

Biometrics? Also known as Ginkgo biloba and Vitreous microphylla, it is a perennial succulent shrub of Portulaceae. The tender stems are green, the old stems are light brown, rose red in the sun, the internodes are obvious, and the branches are nearly horizontal. The leaves are opposite, fleshy, obovate-triangular, truncated at the top, wedge-shaped at the base, length 1.2 cm, width 1 cm, thickness 0.2 cm, and the leaves are smooth, bright and shiny. Small flowers are pale pink.

Habit? Originated in the arid areas of South Africa. I like warm, dry, sunny environment, semi-shade-tolerant, sandy loam that grows well in scattered light, drought-tolerant, and requires good drainage. Not cold-resistant, the winter temperature is not lower than 10℃.

Garden uses are mainly foliage viewing, which can be planted in hanging pots and is also a good material for making bonsai.

Breeding? Mainly by cutting propagation. It can be carried out in the growing period, and thick, full and short internodes are selected as cuttings with the length of 10- 12 cm. You can dry it for a few days before planting and plant it in a sand bed. When the soil is slightly dry, it can take root in about 15-20 days, and it is very easy to survive.

Cultivation? The top tree of potted Portulaca oleracea grows rapidly with irregular branches. Although the stem grows vigorously in semi-shade, it is easy to grow in white. In order to keep the beautiful plant shape, it needs constant pruning and shaping during the growth process. Fertilize 1 time every month during the growth period. In the hot summer season, the plants are in a semi-dormant state, and watering is controlled to keep the basin soil slightly dry. Maintenance of indoor windows in winter.

Pests and diseases sometimes cause anthracnose damage. Spray 50% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder 1500 times solution. Pests are harmed by whiteflies and scale insects, and 50% chlorpyrifos EC 1000 times is sprayed.

The application of Portulaca oleracea can grow into a succulent shrub up to 4 meters in the country of origin. Prune potted plants and strictly control the height. The old stems are light brown, and the fleshy leaves are very similar to purslane. The stems are tender and green, and there are many fleshy branches, giving people a feeling of vigor and simplicity.