rose moss
Also known as: eleven o'clock; Kentucky moss; large-flowered purslane; moss rose; sun plant; wax pink; Mexican rose
A spreading annual, with prostrate to ascending reddish stems and small, linear, fleshy green leaves. Single or double flowers that open in the sun are produced in summer, in bright shades of red, pink, yellow or white
Scientific classification
- Species
- rose moss (Portulaca grandiflora)
- Genus
- Portulaca
- Family
- Portulacaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Cactus Succulent
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 20 – 30 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of rose moss
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of rose moss
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rose moss care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
- 20 – 30 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningDeadhead if seed is not required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown at 13-18°C in mid-spring; plant out after frosts, taking care to minimise root disturbance. Plants may self-seed in place
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained soil in full sun; thrives in poor, sandy soils
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, though seedlings can be susceptible to damping off
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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