{"product_id":"portulaca-grandiflora-mix","title":"Portulaca Grandiflora - Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003ePortulaca grandiflora is a truly beautiful low growing ground cover type plant. It is sometimes known as the sun rose or moss rose. Portulaca flowers are truly beautiful in various garden and landscape settings and have been used to beautify old structures and stone walkways, as they grow well in the old cracks in the structures where winds have deposited just enough soil to support them. It is a mix of beautiful colours of pink, red, yellow, orange, deep lavender, cream and white. Portulaca plants are native to Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of Portulaca grandiflora (Moss Rose)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Bright, Colorful Flowers : Rose-like blooms in vivid colors (pink, yellow, orange, red, white).\u003cbr\u003e• Drought Tolerant : Requires very little water once established.\u003cbr\u003e• Ground Cover : Ideal for edging, rock gardens and hanging baskets.\u003cbr\u003e• Heat-Loving : Thrives in hot, sunny climates where many other plants fail.\u003cbr\u003e• Low Maintenance : Minimal care and no deadheading needed.\u003cbr\u003e• Pollinator Friendly : Attracts bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen to Sow :\u003cbr\u003e• Warm climates : Early spring to late summer\u003cbr\u003e• Cooler climates : After last frost, once temperatures are consistently warm\u003cbr\u003eWhere to Sow : Directly outdoors (preferred) or in seed trays with minimal transplanting\u003cbr\u003eSeed Depth : Surface sow – do not cover; seeds need light to germinate\u003cbr\u003eSpacing : 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) apart\u003cbr\u003eGermination Time : 10–14 days at 21–26°C (70–79°F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Sunlight : Full sun – blooms best with 6–8 hours of direct sunlight\u003cbr\u003e• Soil : Sandy, loamy or poor soil with excellent drainage\u003cbr\u003e• Watering : Water only when soil is dry; Portulaca is drought-tolerant\u003cbr\u003e• Fertilizer : Use low-nitrogen fertilizer (e.g., 5-10-5 NPK) once a month during bloom season\u003cbr\u003e• Transplanting : Avoid disturbing roots; transplant only if seedlings are very young\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting (Blooming Info)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Bloom Season : Late spring through fall (peak in hot months)\u003cbr\u003e• Deadheading : Not necessary, but removing spent flowers can tidy the plant\u003cbr\u003e• Seed Collection : Allow flowers to fade and form seed pods; harvest when dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Problems \u0026amp; Solutions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblem : No Blooms\u003cbr\u003eCause : Too much shade or overwatering\u003cbr\u003eSolution : Move to full sun; reduce watering   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblem : Rotting stems or roots\u003cbr\u003eCause : Poor drainage or overwatering\u003cbr\u003eSolution : Improve drainage; water less frequently\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblem : Wilting despite moist soil\u003cbr\u003eCause :  Root rot  \u003cbr\u003eSolution : Stop watering, let soil dry, use fungicide if necessary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblem : Leggy growth\u003cbr\u003eCause : Not enough sun or overcrowding\u003cbr\u003eSolution : Provide more sunlight, thin seedlings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProblem : Slow growth\u003cbr\u003eCause : Poor soil or over-fertilization\u003cbr\u003eSolution : Use light fertilizer once a month; avoid rich compost\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hobbit Land","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43938372157474,"sku":"HOBFS066PGM","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/7155\/8690\/files\/PortulacaGrandiflora-Mix.jpg?v=1751553336","url":"https:\/\/www.thehobbitland.in\/products\/portulaca-grandiflora-mix","provider":"The Hobbit Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}