Plant Care Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata'

Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata'

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Taxonomy

Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata'
Portulaca
Portulacaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata'

💦 Water

How often to water your Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata'

Water needs for Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata'
0.5 cups
every 12

Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata' needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata'

Water 0.5 cups every
12

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☀️ Light

Finding light for None in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata' thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


💨 Humidity

Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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🪴 Soil

Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata' is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

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💩 Fertilizer

Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata' grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌎 Native Region

Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata' is native to Tropics and warm temperate regions worldwide.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata'

Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata'

Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata' has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 1
Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata' has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata' has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
Olivia avatar
@Olivia
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 105 XP
globe Bukit Timah, Singapore
09/03/2021

They are really easy to grow and only need a weekly watering or so. They grow very quickly too and need quite a lot of sun. However, they bloom very easily and flowers are purple and yellow which are very pretty! (but the flowers only last a day)

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