How to grow tree purslane flowers

Reproduction method

It can be propagated by sowing, or by cuttings of stem segments or branches.

In continuous cropping fields, when Purslane blooms and bears fruit in June, some plants can be left unharvested and allowed to bloom and bear seed. The scattered seeds will germinate and grow next year, and there is no need to collect seeds for sowing.

Pot soil preparation

The flowerpot used for cultivating purslane should not be too small, and a clay pot with a diameter of 35~40cm is most suitable. Purslane grows strongly and is not very demanding on the soil, but it is cultivated in loose, fertile, sandy loam with good water retention. It grows faster, has tender stems and leaves, and has excellent quality. Purslane likes fertilizer and water, is resistant to strong light, and especially likes an environment with dry air and moist soil. Be sure to place it where it can get sunlight to facilitate the growth of stems and leaves. Purslane grows fast and tender under weak light, but it will age easily if the light is too strong.

Planting time

In China, Purslane is mainly eaten by collecting the stems and leaves of wild species from the fields in spring and summer. Some developed countries have gradually shifted to artificial cultivation, and Taiwan Province of China is vigorously promoting artificial cultivation.

During the cultivation season, in the subtropical areas of southern Taiwan Province, Guangdong, Hainan and other regions, sowing begins in late February and is harvested until November; in the areas of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, sowing is carried out in mid-to-late May in spring. If protected land is used for planting, sowing can be advanced to April. June to August is the peak growth period; in North China, open-field cultivation is carried out in early to mid-June.

When the temperature in each region exceeds 20℃, seeds can be sown at any time, sown in stages, and put on the market in stages.

Maintenance points

Purslane can be planted from spring to autumn. Spring sowing starts late and the quality is tender. It is easy to bloom when sown in summer and autumn, but the quality is rough and old. Generally, seeds can be sown from February to August. If cultivated in protected areas (plastic greenhouses, mulch films, greenhouses), there is no strict sowing period.

Because the seeds can easily fall into the pores of the soil, you only need to lightly rake the topsoil after sowing and there is no need to cover the soil again. If the soil is dry, use a watering can to slightly wet the surface of the bed. When the seedlings are about 15cm tall, start picking the seedlings for feeding, keep the plant distance at 9~10cm, and allow other seedlings to continue growing.

During the growth period, top dressing is carried out according to the growth conditions. Generally, 300 times diluted urea is applied 1 to 2 times. Purslane is almost free from diseases and pests, and there is no problem of pesticide residues.

It likes a warm, dry and sunny environment, is tolerant to partial shade, grows well under scattered light conditions, is drought-tolerant, and requires well-drained sandy loam. Not cold-resistant, winter temperature should not be lower than 10℃.

Pest and disease control

The main pest is snails, which can be controlled by spreading fresh lime in the morning. The main diseases that harm Purslane are viral diseases, powdery mildew and leaf spot. For viral diseases, spraying the leaves with a 1:1:50 sugar and vinegar solution has a prevention effect of over 80%; powdery mildew is often controlled with 800-1000 times of thiophanate-methyl or triadimefon; leaf spot disease can be controlled with thiophanate-methyl, carbendazim, and prochloraz.