Scientific Name
Portulaca 'Hana Misteria'
Common Name(s)
Hana Misteria Portulaca
Syunonym(s)
Portulaca oleracea 'Variegata'
Scientific Classification
Family: Portulacaceae
Subfamily: Portulacarioideae
Genus: Portulaca
Origin
Portulaca 'Hana Misteria' is probably a Japanese cultivar of Portulaca oleracea.
Description
Portulaca 'Hana Misteria' is an annual or short-lived perennial with beautifully variegated foliage in shades of green, cream, and pink.
Bright fuchsia flowers with vivid yellow centers open in bright sunlight and close up in the evening.
How to Grow and Care
Portulacas tolerate many types of soil but prefer sandy, well-drained soil and thrive in full sunlight. These plants are excellent for high heat and drought tolerance and will seed and spread themselves very well. However, some control methods may be necessary to prevent Portulacas from becoming invasive in unwanted areas.
These succulents require minimal attention during growth and flowering. However, you should remove them from the garden before Portulacas can set seeds, as they may take over the garden. You do not need to water Portulaca frequently for proper care. The cylindrical foliage of the plants retains moisture very well. Thus, regular watering is not required. When they are watered, a light watering is sufficient, as their root zone is very shallow.
The seeds of Portulaca should be sown on the soil surface after the last spring frost has passed. Ideally, these plants should be grown in a sunny part of the garden. If starting Portulaca indoors, then start about one and a half months in advance.
Learn more at How to Grow and Care for Portulaca.
Links
- Back to genus Portulaca
- Succupedia: Browse succulents by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, Origin, or cacti by Genus
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