Common Name: Rock Purslane
Botanical Name: Cistanthe grandiflora (syn. Calandrinia grandiflora or Calandrinia spectabilis)
Hazard/Non-Hazardous: (In Progress to be Researched)
Medicinal Uses: (In Progress to be Researched)
Common Description:
Cacti or Succulent
Drought Tolerant
Evergreen
Flowering
Frost Tolerant (20°F/-7°C)
Groundcover
Low-Hedging
Average Width Growth: 2 Feet - 3 Feet
Average Height Growth: 1 Foot - 3 Feet
Plant Spacing: 0.5 Foot - 1 Foot
Root System: Horizontal & Vertical, Non-Invasive
Average Years for Maximum Growth: 2 Years - 3 Years
Hardy Zones: 8B - 10B
Sun Exposure: Partial Sun - Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Well Drained
Applicable Soils: Gromulch or Potting Soil
Blooming Seasons: Spring - Fall
Fertilizing Season: Spring
Applicable Fertilizer: Rose & Flower 4-6-2 or All Purpose 4-4-4
General Plant Care Based on Experience:
Always water plants for the first three days after transplant.
Spring & Fall: Water every 2 - 3 days. Plants in containers will require water at least a day sooner. If in containers, water every day during heat waves of temperatures above 90°F. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Summer: This is when temperatures rise above 90°F, therefore water every day.
Winter: Water once - twice a week. Always check soil moisture if you are unsure.
Plant is drought tolerant once established after 1 - 2 years.
Rock Purslane
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