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Portulaca 'ColorBlast Watermelon Punch'
| Family Name: | Portulacaceae |
| Common Name: | Portulaca, Purslane, Moss Rose |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant, Creeper |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Maximum Height | 8 cm to 20 cm |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 30 cm to 60 cm |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Groundcover, Suitable for Hanging Baskets, Container Planting, Skyrise / Balcony |
| Thematic Landscaping | Rockery / Desert Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Shallow Media, Well-Drained Soils |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
| Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
| Foliar Shape(s) | |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute, Rounded |
| Foliar Base | Cuneate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden, Red |
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Others
| Master ID | 33865 |
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| Species ID | 8281 |
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