How to water Portulaca grandiflora

1. Growth habits

Before understanding the water usage techniques, we must first thoroughly understand the environment that this flower likes! They are very adaptable and can tolerate both heat and cold. They can grow in locations with strong or weak light, but they will grow better if the climate is warmer, the air is more humid, and the soil is more fertile. Portulaca grandiflora has a strong ability to store water, so it is not afraid of drought or waterlogging.

2. Watering Methods

1. When Purslane is growing vigorously, it is more sensitive to water. The soil in the pot should not be too moist at this time, otherwise its stems and leaves will grow too long and become soft, and the flowers will be sparse. However, if it is too dry, the stems and leaves will shrink, the nodes will shorten, and the flowers will become fewer and smaller. Therefore, watering must be timely at this time to keep the soil in the pot moist.

2. In spring and autumn, you can choose to water once or twice a week, but if the temperature is relatively high, you will also need a lot of watering.

3. In the summer, you need to water it two or three times a week, especially from June to August, you need to water it every two days. Note that the soil needs to be moist, but don't water it too much, otherwise its roots and rhizomes will rot or even the whole plant will die. In addition, the time for watering in summer should be after the sun sets, otherwise the flowers will close after watering!

4. In winter, the plant should be kept indoors in a place with good sunlight. The number of waterings should be greatly reduced. Generally, it is only necessary to water it once every 15 days. The amount should be much less than in summer. The time should be chosen at noon on a sunny day.

Have you learned the above watering methods? I wish the Purslane you all grow will grow healthily!