Portulaca

Moss Rose / 10 O'Clock

Succulent ground-cover with vivid blooms. Thrives in hot, dry terrace corners.

Herbeasyyear-roundWarm seasonWet season

Curated guide

90terrace fit

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Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: —.

ExperimentalPortulaca is experimental for terrace growing in hot climates — no month is marked “best”. Treat as a trial crop with extra shade, chill, or care.

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Portulaca monthly sowing suitability
Month	Suitability
January	Good
February	Good
March	Good
April	Good
May	Good
June	Good
July	Good
August	Good
September	Good
October	Good
November	Good
December	Good

Growing requirements

Sun: 6–7 hours direct light
Water: Low
Shade tolerance: Low
Container: 6L (10 inch pot)
Soil depth: 10 cm
Support: None
First harvest: 35 days from sowing
Lifecycle: 120 days

Timeline

Germination: about 8 days.

Flowering begins: around day 35.

First harvest: around day 35.

Harvest window: roughly 45 days.

Terrace notes for Portulaca

Suitable for Hyderabad terraces with regular watering and good drainage.

Care tips

Water when the top inch of soil dries.
Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.

Common pests

Aphids
Whitefly

Common diseases

Leaf spot
Powdery mildew

Traits

Drought tolerant
Fast harvest
Beginner safe
Year-round
Low effort
Terrace star

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