Sea purslane.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Succulent perennial

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

6 to 12 inches tall

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 9 a 11

Floración

Spring to fall

Cuidados

Plant this succulent in well draining soil and provide plenty of sunlight. Watch for mushy stems which indicate too much moisture. It is highly drought tolerant once established.

Riego

Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Abonado

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly during the growing season.

Poda

Trim back long stems to maintain a tidy shape.

Trasplante

Repot only when the plant becomes root bound in its container.

Suelo

Sandy or saline soil

pH del suelo

Neutral to alkaline

Temperatura

5 a 40°C

Humedad

40 a 90%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Alta

Seguridad

Personas

It is generally considered non-toxic, but the high salt content makes it unsuitable for regular consumption.

Niños

The plant is safe to handle, but the small seeds and succulent leaves could pose a minor choking hazard if ingested by very small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The succulent stems may cause minor skin irritation in sensitive individuals due to salt accumulation.

Alérgenos en el aire

There are no notable reports of respiratory allergies associated with this plant.

Comestibilidad

While sometimes used as a potherb, it can accumulate high levels of salt and minerals from its environment, so consume with caution.

Cómo identificarla

• Fleshy succulent leaves
• Small star shaped pink flowers
• Prostrate creeping growth habit
• Reddish to green stems
• Opposite leaf arrangement

Altura

0,1 a 0,3m

Anchura

0,3 a 1m

Hojas

green, reddish, evergreen

Flores

pink, purple, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

brown, Late summer to autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil remains waterlogged for extended periods without proper drainage.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

cuttings, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, summer

Cuidados en invierno

In cooler climates, move containers indoors to a sunny window before the first frost. Keep the soil on the drier side during the winter months.

En maceta

It thrives in containers with excellent drainage, provided they are placed in a very sunny location.

Pair this plant with other salt-tolerant coastal species to create a low-maintenance, resilient landscape.

Buenas compañeras

• Uniola paniculata — They share similar coastal habitat requirements and provide structural diversity.
• Helianthus debilis — It provides a bright yellow contrast to the purple flowers of the sea purslane.

Especies parecidas

• Verdolaga — It has a similar growth habit but lacks the high salt tolerance of sea purslane.

Ciencia

Familia

Aizoaceae

Género

Sesuvium

Orden

Caryophyllales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Tropical and subtropical coastal regions worldwide.

Conservación

It is a common coastal plant and is not currently listed as endangered or threatened.

It survives in harsh coastal environments by storing water in its succulent leaves and excreting excess salt through specialized glands.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, ground cover habitat

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

coastal ground cover, salt marsh restoration, edible greens, rock garden accent

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Can I grow this in a regular garden?

Yes, it grows well in sandy, well-draining soil even away from the coast.

How much water does it need?

It is very drought tolerant once established and prefers to dry out between waterings.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Sesuvium is of uncertain origin, while portulacastrum refers to its resemblance to the genus Portulaca.

Bueno saberlo

• It is commonly known as sea purslane.
• The leaves turn a beautiful reddish hue when exposed to intense sun and salt spray.
• It acts as a natural soil stabilizer on sandy beaches.
• The flowers open in the morning and close by the afternoon.

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