Wingpod purslane

 Wingpod purslane a Species of purslane

Common Name:

Crownpod puslane

Wingpod purslane

Botanical Name:

Purtulaca umbraticola

Name Story:

Wingpod purslane:

Wingpod purslane is also known as Portulaca umbraticola. Portulaca is a family of tropical succulents with pretty flowers and small fleshy, conical leaves. Portulaca, the genus name, is related to the word, portula, which means “little door.” This may refer to the opening of the seed pods.

Information:

Wingpod purslane (Portulaca umbraticola) is a succulent annual plant or short-lived perennial that will grow to 6 inches tall and 2 feet wide. Its flowers vary in color from orange to red to pink. Flowers attract butterflies, bees and moths. Thrives in full sun with regular moisture and well-drained soil. Trim back when it becomes untidy to encourage new growth and flowers.

Interesting Facts:

Wingpod purslane is a short-lived perennial succulent. In the United States, it is generally grown as an annual in flowerbeds and borders. These small plants with pretty flowers can reseed easily, so you may want to remove seed heads before they mature if you do not want the plant to spread.

Symbolism:

Confessions of love.

Characteristics:

Plant Type:  Herb

Lifespan:  Annual, Perennial

Bloom Time:  Late spring, Summer, Fall

Plant Height:  6 to 8 inches

Spread: 1 to 1.3 foot

Flower Size:  1 to 2 inches

Habitat:  Desert, upland, riparian

Flower Color:  Red, Orange, Pink

Leaf Color:  Green

Fruit Color:  Black

Stem Color:  Red.

Tips from Garden Coaches:

With colorful flowers, wingpod purslane is often planted as a potted plant and can also be planted in the garden. It's not hard to grow as long as you can provide it with plenty of sunlight.

Conditions Requirement:

Difficulty Rating:

Wingpod purslane is super easy to take care of, with resistance to almost all pests and diseases. It is a perfect option for gardeners with brown thumbs.

Sunlight:

Full sun, Partial sun

Hardiness: 

40 ℉

Hardiness Zones:

7b to 11

Soil:

Sand, Chalky, Acidic, Slightly alkaline, Moderately alkaline.

Care Guide:

Water:

Crownpod purslane plants don't need much water. Water shallowly, dampening the first 2-3 inches of soil, whenever it dries out completely; their roots are close to the surface, making deep watering pointless.

Fertilization:

Fertilization once a month during the growing season.

Pruning:

Deadhead (or remove) withered flowers after flowering.

Planting Time:

Spring, Early summer

Harvest Time:

Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

Propagation:

Cutting, Sowing.

Scientific classification:

Genus:

Portulaca - Purslanes

Family:

Portulacaceae - Purslane

Order:

Caryophyllales - Pinks, cacti, and allies

Class:

Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots

Phylum:

Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes.

Uses:

Garden Use:

This small succulent has colorful blooms in warm colors and vivid-green, thick leaves that bring freshness to the sunniest, hottest positions in a garden, where few other flowering plants will thrive. Wingpod purslane is best suited for rock gardens, informal gardens, beds, containers, and other garden elements in sunny positions. Because of its low growth, it is ideal for border fronts.