Portulaca molokiniensisHobdy
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Family : PortulacaceaeSubfamily : PortulacarioideaeGenus : Portulaca
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Portulaca molokiniensisis aboriginal toHawaii . It occurs near the seaboard on the desiccated isle of Molokini and Pu’ukoa’e and at Kanhio Bay on Kaho’olawe off the west seashore of Maui . This mintage grow in Amandine Aurore Lucie Dupin and loose volcanic scree on steep slopes .
Portulaca molokiniensisis a unique succulent with rounded , wan green leaves that are closely space in four rows , towards the tips of its upright , corky fore . It can rise up to 18 inches ( 45 cm ) tall and branch profusely at or just below the soil line , form a clump up to 20 column inch ( 50 cm ) wide . The stems can attain a diameter of up to 0.8 in ( 2 cm ) . The leaves are slurred and overweight , measure up to 2 inches ( 5 atomic number 96 ) long .
The belittled , cup - work , xanthous flowers appear in clusters at the end of stout stalk that uprise above the leafage .
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USDA hardiness zones9a to 11b : from 20 ° F ( −6.7 ° C ) to 50 ° F ( +10 ° C ) .
Portulacas tolerate many eccentric of soil but prefer sandy , well - drain stain and thrive in full sunlight . These plants are excellent for withstanding gamey heat and drought , and they will sow and scatter themselves very well . Some control method may be needed to forestall Portulacas from becoming invasive in undesirable areas . However , these wonderful plant do scatter easily and very well .
These succulents call for minimal attention while grow and flowering . However , you should polish off them from the garden beforePortulacas can fructify seeds , as they may take over the garden . You do n’t needto wateroften for properPortulacacare . The cylindrical leaf of the industrial plant retain moisture very well . Thus , regular lacrimation is not required . When they are water , just a light watering will do , as their root zone is shallow .
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The seeds ofPortulacas should be sown on thesoilsurface following the last frost of spring . Ideally , these plants should be develop in a cheery part of the garden . If startingPortulacaindoors , then get going about one and a half month in forward motion .
Learn more atHow to get and Care for Portulaca .
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