Common Purslane
Portulaca oleracea
Family: Portulacaceae
Common Purslane grows in full sun and prefers dry, well-drained soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Common Purslane
Common Purslane growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Common Purslane as 7-14 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 40-60 days.
Plant Overview
Common Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is listed in the Portulacaceae family and categorized as a herb with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3461
- Family
- Portulacaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Common Purslane is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Dry, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-14 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 40-60 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-14 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 40-60 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.