Sesuvium portulacastrum (Shoreline Purslane)

Sesuvium portulacastrum (Shoreline Purslane) pink flower and green succulent leaves close up
Sesuvium portulacastrum (Shoreline Purslane) pink star-shaped flower with thick green leaves on stems.

Botanical name: Sesuvium portulacastrum

Common name: Shoreline Purslane

Family: Aizoaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Spice or herb
Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantPlant form: Groundcover or low-growing
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Pink flowersFlower color: Pink
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Sesuvium portulacastrum has smooth, fleshy, glossy green leaves that are linear or lanceolate, from 10-70 millimetres (0.39-2.76 in) long and 2-15 millimetres (0.079-0.591 in) wide. Flowers are pink or purple.


Image gallery: 5 images
Sesuvium portulacastrum (Shoreline Purslane) green plant trailing down a stone wall
Sesuvium portulacastrum (Shoreline Purslane) cascading down the surface of a light colored rock wall
Sesuvium portulacastrum (Shoreline Purslane) pink flower close up surrounded by green fleshy plant leaves
Sesuvium portulacastrum (Shoreline Purslane) pink flower surrounded by many thick green succulent leaves on stems.
Sesuvium portulacastrum (Shoreline Purslane) with green leaves and small pink flowers on a ground plant
Sesuvium portulacastrum (Shoreline Purslane) with green leaves and small pink flowers covering the ground surface
Sesuvium portulacastrum (Shoreline Purslane) pink flower with green leaves, succulent stems on rocky ground.
Sesuvium portulacastrum (Shoreline Purslane) small pink flower growing among green leaves and reddish succulent stems.
Sesuvium portulacastrum (Shoreline Purslane) pink flower and green succulent leaves close up
Sesuvium portulacastrum (Shoreline Purslane) reveals thick green leaves with a single pink flower nearby


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