Portulaca grandiflora
Also called portulaca, the moss rose is known for its colorful flowers and shocking promptness. The flowers with their multiple colors have even been said to resemble fireworks! Like clockwork, moss rose reaches full bloom at the same time each day.
Sprouts in: 1 - 2 weeks
Full size in: 4 - 8 weeks
Enjoy for: 8 - 12 weeks
- Moss Rose grows best at 18 - 24 °C / 64 - 75 °F.
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It will produce flowers in about 50 days after planting and may last up to 90 days.
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Moss Rose appreciates sunlight and warmth. If possible, place your farm to direct sunlight.
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It requires very little care, just remove dead flower petals to enhance further flowering.
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Depending on care, the plant pod may last about twelve weeks.
- Moss Rose is native to Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina. But, due to high variation in flower color and carefree cultivation it is now loved all over the world.
- Did you notice that the flowers of Moss Rose open in the morning and close at night? If the day is very cloudy, they may not open at all.