Portulaca Grandiflora (Moss Rose) Double Mix Seeds (500 Seeds) High Germination/ Easy To grow/ Perfect for pots, balconies, or Terrace gardens

🌸 Portulaca Grandiflora Growing Season in India

Portulaca Grandiflora grows best in warm and sunny weather.

✅ Best growing season in India:

• Late spring to early rainy season: March to June
  

⚠️ Avoid sowing during:

• Heavy monsoon season 🌧️
  
• Cool winter months ❄️
  
  Because portulaca does not tolerate excess moisture and cold conditions.
  

🪴 How to Grow Grandiflora Portulaca in Containers

Portulaca should be directly sown in pots or grow bags because it does not transplant well.

• Ideal germination temperature: 18–30°C
  
• Since it is a small flowering plant, use:
  
  ✅ 15–35 cm wide and deep pots or grow bags
  
• Ensure the container has good drainage holes
  

🌱 Portulaca Grandiflora Mixed Seeds Sowing Method

1. Take a pot or grow bag and fill it with light, well-draining potting mix.
   
2. Spread the portulaca seeds on the soil surface.
   
3. Cover them with a very thin layer of soil.
   
4. Keep the pot in a sunny location, as portulaca seeds need light to germinate.
   
5. Water gently and keep the soil lightly moist until germination.
   
6. After germination, water only when the top soil becomes dry.
   

⏳ Seeds usually germinate in 10–15 days.

🌿 Fertilizer Requirements for Portulaca Grandiflora

Portulaca does not require heavy feeding.

✅ At planting time, you can add a small amount of:

• Vermicompost
  
• Cow manure
  
• Neem cake
  

This helps in better growth and flowering.

🌸 For more blooms, apply a phosphorus-rich fertilizer during the growing season.

🌼 Portulaca Grandiflora Plant Care Tips

Soil

• Prefers dry, poor but well-draining soil
  
• Avoid heavy or wet soil (can cause rot)
  

Sunlight

• Needs 6–8 hours of full sunlight daily
  
• Avoid shady locations for best blooming ☀️
  

Water

• Highly drought-tolerant
  
• Once established, needs minimal watering
  
• Water deeply once a week or whenever topsoil is dry
  
• Avoid overwatering

Temperature

• Best growing temperature: 21–29°C
  
• Cannot tolerate temperature below 5°C

🐛 Common Pests & Diseases

Portulaca is generally resistant, but may sometimes face:

Pests

• 
  Aphids
  
• Slugs
  

Diseases

• 
  Crown rot (due to wet soil or overwatering)
  

🛡 Control:

Use neem oil spray and ensure proper drainage.

🌺 Portulaca Grandiflora Bloom Time

• Blooms from summer to fall (April to November)
  
• Starts flowering 6–8 weeks after germination
  
• Produces continuous colorful blooms in bright sunlight 🌸🌈