Portulaca
Portulaca grandiflora
A colourful, heat-tolerant flowering succulent that produces bright flowers in sunny conditions. Excellent for hanging baskets, borders and shallow pots.
Plants vary by batch size, height, and age. Contact us on WhatsApp or visit our Patna outlet to view our live stock.
Complete Digital Care Guide
Detailed botanical requirements for maintaining your Portulaca healthily.
Signature Feature: How Much Should I Water?
Adjust the pot size to view approximate watering quantities customized for this plant.
Check moisture approximately every 12–16 days
Watering volumes are estimated based on moderate indoor room conditions in Patna. Adjust based on seasonal temperature.
“Check the soil before watering.” Insert your finger approximately 2–3 cm (1 inch) into the soil.
Where Should I Place It?
Click on light zones inside the schematic room to view sunlight details.
Where Can This Plant Live?
Seasonal Advice Calendar
Select a season to view specialized care tips matching Patna's climate shifts.
Patna summer note: Protect from extreme dry hot winds (Loo).
Excellent summer plant. Water when soil becomes dry.
Feeding Your Plant
Detailed guidelines on when and how to feed this plant for optimal growth.
Feed lightly every 4-6 weeks during active flowering.
Common Plant Problems & Troubleshooting
Possible Cause: Excessive watering or poor drainage.
Suggested Action: Use fast-draining soil and allow it to dry between watering.
Possible Cause: Insufficient sunlight.
Suggested Action: Move to a sunny location.
Care Specs & Meter
Substrate & Potting
Sandy, gritty and fast-draining soil.
Repot only when the plant becomes overcrowded.
Trim spent stems to encourage compact growth.