How to tend a Talinum paniculatum

Also known as: Talinum paniculatum Ruiz & Pav., Calandrinia adenosperma I.M.Johnst., Calandrinia crenata (Ruiz & Pav.) J.F.Macbr., Calandrinia paniculata DC., Calandrinia ruizii J.F.Macbr., Claytonia paniculata (DC.) Kuntze, Talinum crenatum Ruiz & Pav., Talinum polyandrum Ruiz & Pav.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil surface is dry

Sunlight

Like sunlight, and resistant to half shade

Soil

Loose fertile soil

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove old, diseased and dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Americas
Category
Portulacaceae, Talinum
Size
Diameter≥5cm,Height≥15cm
Blooming period
Flowering period June-August,fruit period September-November
Flower colors
pink red
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