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Portulaca

Portulaca

Portulaca grandiflora

Medium difficultySummerFlowers
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Low
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Min pot size
8" pot
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Start from
Nursery raise and transplant

About Portulaca

A low-growing succulent flower known locally as '9 o'clock' or 'Nau Bajiya'. It is practically indestructible in the extreme Lucknow summer heat. For terrace pots and hanging baskets, F1 hybrids are vastly superior to desi varieties as they stay open longer, produce double blooms, and form dense, compact trailing mats.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (50-70%)
Rain sensitivity
High (Prone to fungal issues)

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–60
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 61–89
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 90–120

Common pests and diseases

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