Portulaca umbraticola

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Wingpod purslaneCactus or succulentFamily: Portulacaceae

Flower colour:

Orange

Peach

Pink

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Portulaca umbraticola, commonly known as wingpod purslane, is a small, succulent annual or short-lived perennial with fleshy foliage and colourful blooms that vary in colour, from tangerine oranges to hot reds and pinks.

It's particularly suited to growing from seed then planting out in pots and containers, or in colourful summer and autumn bedding schemes. It'll thrive in the hottest, brightest sun and is renowned for its drought tolerance.

For best results, grow Portulaca umbraticola in full sun and well-drained soil. If plants start to look untidy in summer, cut back half of the growth to encourage fresh, flower-bearing shoots. Water sparingly and feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser.

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Portulaca ‘Umbraticola’ and wildlife

Portulaca ‘Umbraticola’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Portulaca ‘Umbraticola’ poisonous?

Portulaca ‘Umbraticola’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

Is known to attract Livestock

Livestock

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract People

People

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