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Portulacas are one of very few annual succulents. They love it hot and they are drought tolerant. They will flower from summer up until the first frost. Portulacas mature at around 15cm in height and 30-40cm in width, variety dependent.

Moss rose will keep blooming all season long with no additional care needed. However, the plants do produce large amounts of seed, so you may see volunteers coming back each year if you plant them once. Luckily, it's easy to weed out any unwanted seedlings.

Purslane is a type of ground cover plant.

In addition to the garden, the cobblestones can be grown in pots and boxes and used to decorate terraces and balconies. Colorful and fresh, they bring mood to summer days and evenings.

Growing from seeds and seedlings



The cobblestone can be grown by sowing the seeds directly in the ground or by growing seedlings. Seeds for seedlings are sown in February-March. The soil should be light, moist and loose. You can cover them with nylon, which once a day is good to remove for a while. After 1-2 weeks the seedlings will germinate. Then it needs to be dipped.



Planting seedlings in a permanent place in the garden is done when the danger of colds has passed. Before planting, it is good to harden the seedlings 1-2 weeks, taking them outside. First for a shorter time - 15 minutes, gradually increasing the stay to 5-6 hours. Seedlings are sown at a distance of 15-20 cm from each other.

It is extremely important to choose the right place to plant the cobblestones. It grows well in open sunny places and in light partial shade. If you sow it in a shady area, the flower will bloom very poorly. Good lighting is the only prerequisite for growing cobblestones.

Care



Moss Rose is a type of succulent and is extremely resistant to drought. Therefore, excessive watering is harmful to him. Combined with cold weather, it can lead to the development of fungal diseases. Otherwise the plant is resistant to diseases and pests. More often you should water the cobblestones only on hot summer days, when the soil is very dry.



The flower does not require fertilization, but if you feed it with mineral fertilizers 2-3 times during the summer, it will bloom profusely and luxuriantly.



In conclusion, we will say that the Moss Rose is an extremely beautiful and easy to grow flower that will delight you with the beauty of its colors for a long time. Be sure to decorate your garden with it.