Purslane · Houston We Have Plants

Quick grow facts

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Sun

Full sun 6+ hrs

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Soil

Clay, High Organic Matter, Loam (Silt), Sand, Shallow Rocky

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Pot size

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Water

Good Drainage, Occasionally Dry

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Fertilizer

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Pollination

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Propagation

Seed, Stem Cutting

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Pests & diseases

Insect problems include aphids, gnats, snails and slugs. In wet areas, it may be affected by stem or root rot

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Look out for (Houston)

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What it is

Common Purslane is an annual succulent in the Portulacaceae family. It has extensive distribution around the world, mainly thought to be human-caused. (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)

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Why grow/eat it

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How to use it

Stems, leaves, and flowers are edible and have a slightly sour and salty taste. It cooks similar to spinach.

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Harvest in Houston

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Container tips

Likes full sun. Wants well-drained soil; handles dry spells.

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Cautions

Insect problems include aphids, gnats, snails and slugs. In wet areas, it may be affected by stem or root rot. Kidney failure (rare in dogs/cats), tremors, salivation.

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