Portulaca Rainbow Mixed Flower Seeds

About Portulaca Rainbow Mixed Flower Seeds

Table Rose / 9 o'clock plant — a succulent ground cover that blooms in the heat. Perfect for the Indian summer.

• Botanical name: Portulaca grandiflora
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7-12 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — Scatter on the surface — it needs light to germinate; do not cover..
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7-12 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Very little water — it is a succulent. Water only when the soil has dried completely.
• Soil: Sandy, fast-draining soil; even poor soil works.
• Temperature: Loves 30-45C heat. Perfect Indian summer flower.
• Fertiliser: Almost none needed — extra feed grows leaves, not flowers.

Sowing season in India

February–March and again in June. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Rot from overwatering; flowers do not open in shade.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.