Hairy Portulaca
Portulaca villosa
Family: Portulacaceae
Hairy Portulaca grows in full sun and prefers dry volcanic soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Hairy Portulaca
Hairy Portulaca growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry volcanic soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Hairy Portulaca as 10-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days.
Plant Overview
Hairy Portulaca (Portulaca villosa) is listed in the Portulacaceae family and categorized as a succulent with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3465
- Family
- Portulacaceae
- Plant type
- Succulent
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Hairy Portulaca is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry volcanic soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 10-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-12
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Dry volcanic soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-120 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.