Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar)
Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar) with tiny pink flower buds and small round orange fruit
Botanical names: Talinum paniculatum, Talinum roseum, Portulaca paniculata
Common names: Jewels of Opar, Florida Spinach
Family: Portulacaceae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Pink
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsBeautiful low-growing shrub 2-3 ft tall with lots of bright pink flowers that open in the morning and stay open till late afternoon. Very fast growing. What makes this plant special? If you read "Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar" by Edgar Rice Burroughs: "...Tarzan stooped and lifted a leathern pouch from the grisly relics of a man. The hard outlines of the contents brought an exclamation of surprise to his lips. "The jewels of Opar!" he cried, holding the pouch aloft, "and," pointing to the bones at his feet, "all that remains of Werper, the Belgian..."
Similar plants: Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar)
- Talinum paniculatum 'Variegatum' (Variegated Jewels of Opar)
- Talinum sp. (Talinum)
- Ceraria namaquensis (Namaqualand Ceraria)
- Portulaca grandiflora (Moss rose)
- Portulaca molokiniensis (Hawaiian Portulaca)
- Portulaca oleracea (Common Purslane)
- Portulaca werdermannii (Eleven hours Purslane)
- Portulacaria afra (Elephant's Food)
- Sesuvium portulacastrum (Shoreline Purslane)
Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar) with pink flower clusters on thick, waxy, succulent green leaves.
Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar) pink flower with yellow center amidst thin green plant stems.
Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar) pink flower with a yellow center surrounded by green succulent leaves.
Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar) pink flowers with yellow centers surrounded by green leaves.
Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar) with yellow leaves and thin stems carrying tiny pink flowers.
Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar) with numerous smooth oval leaves and slender stems holding small buds.
Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar) branches with pink and yellow fruit on a thin stem.
Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar) showing lime green leaves and tiny orange and black fruit.
Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar) with tiny orange fruit and delicate pink buds on thin stems
Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar) branches laden with small colorful fruit and tiny pink flowers.
Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar) with tiny pink flowers and dark brown seeds on stems
Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar) with slender stems holding small pink flowers and yellow fruit
Talinum paniculatum (Jewels of Opar) with thick yellow leaves and thin red stems in container.
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Beautiful low-growing shrub 2-3 ft tall with golden leaves and lots of tiny flowers that open in the morning and stay open till late afternoon. Very fast growing. What makes this plant special? If you read "Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar" by Edgar Rice Burroughs: "...Tarzan stooped and lifted a leathern pouch from the grisly relics of a man. The hard outlines of the contents brought an exclamation of surprise to his lips. "The jewels of Opar!" he cried, holding the pouch aloft, "and," pointing to the bones at his feet, "all that remains of Werper, the Belgian..."
Grown in
6"/1 gal or larger pot
In stock
$19.95