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.

Guide botanique

Sea purslane.

Sesuvium portulacastrum

Prononciation seh-SOO-vee-um por-too-lah-KAS-trum

Aussi appelée Sea Purslane, Sea-purslane, Shoreline Purslane, Shoreline Seapurslane, cencilla, common carpetweed

Sea purslane is a hardy succulent groundcover that thrives in coastal environments. It is well known for its ability to tolerate salt spray and sandy soil. This plant creates a beautiful mat of fleshy green or reddish stems.

Une autre photo de Sea purslane — Photo de Abu Hamas (CC BY-SA) via iNaturalist

En un coup d'œil

Niveau d'entretien: Facile
Type de plante: Succulent perennial
Lumière: Full sun
Lumière en intérieur: Soleil direct
Arrosage: Tous les 7 à 14 jours
Taille adulte: 6 to 12 inches tall
Croissance: Rapide
Rusticité: USDA 9 à 11
Floraison: Spring to fall

Entretien

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.

Arrosage: Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings.
Engrais: Use a balanced liquid fertilizer sparingly during the growing season.
Taille: Trim back long stems to maintain a tidy shape.
Rempotage: Repot only when the plant becomes root bound in its container.
Sol: Sandy or saline soil
pH du sol: Neutral to alkaline
Température: 5 à 40°C
Humidité: 40 à 90%
Résistance à la sécheresse: Élevée
Durée de vie: Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.
Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins: Élevée

Signes qu'il faut rempoter

Roots growing out of the drainage holes.
Water sitting on the surface for too long.
Stunted growth during the active season.

Sécurité

Humains: It is generally considered non-toxic, but the high salt content makes it unsuitable for regular consumption.
Enfants: 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.
Allergènes de contact: The succulent stems may cause minor skin irritation in sensitive individuals due to salt accumulation.
Allergènes aéroportés: There are no notable reports of respiratory allergies associated with this plant.
Comestibilité: While sometimes used as a potherb, it can accumulate high levels of salt and minerals from its environment, so consume with caution.

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur: 0,1 à 0,3m
Envergure: 0,3 à 1m
Feuilles: green, reddish, evergreen
Fleurs: pink, purple, 1 à 2cm
Fruits: brown, Late summer to autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication: cuttings, seed
Quand planter: spring, summer
Hivernage: 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 pot: It thrives in containers with excellent drainage, provided they are placed in a very sunny location.

Stem Cuttings

1. Snip a 10 cm stem cutting.
2. Remove the lower leaves.
3. Let the cut end dry for a day.
4. Insert into moist, sandy soil.
5. Keep in bright light until rooted.

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

Bonnes associations

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.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille: Aizoaceae
Genre: Sesuvium
Ordre: Caryophyllales
Classe: Magnoliopsida
Région d'origine: Tropical and subtropical coastal regions worldwide.
Préservation: 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.

Intérêt pour la faune: nectar source, ground cover habitat
Pollinisateurs: abeilles, papillons
Utilisations: coastal ground cover, salt marsh restoration, edible greens, rock garden accent

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Floraison

Fructification

Feuillage

Repères écologiques

Salinité: 8/9
Réaction du sol: 7/9
Lumière: 8/9
Température: 8/9
Humidité: 3/9
Nutriments: 3/9

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

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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