Common cultivars of purslane

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Purslane grandiflora

half lotus

purple rice grains

Purslane

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There are many varieties of purslane. They may look small and inconspicuous, but they have many functions. Not only can they be used medicinally, the young stems can also be eaten, and some varieties can also be cultivated as ornamental flowers. Let’s take a closer look at the common varieties of purslane.

Purslane grandiflora

Portulaca grandiflora

It is about 3 cm long, and the flower diameter can reach 5 cm. It comes in various colors, including red, lavender, orange, white, pink and other colors. The flower types include single petals and double petals. As long as the climate is warm, they can bloom all year round. In northern areas, if the flowering period is in summer and autumn for outdoor cultivation, if they are grown indoors and pay attention to the temperature, they can bloom all year round!

Half lotus

Half lotus Lotus, also known as sunflower and pine leaf peony, is named because it blooms when there is sufficient sunlight and the flower shape resembles a peony. The stems and leaves of the half-branch lotus are fleshy, and the flowers bloom on the top of the branch. There are also two types of flowers: single petals and double petals. There are many colors of flowers, such as white, pink, purple, orange, etc. The flowers are bright and colorful. It is important to mention that sometimes half a lotus can bloom with more than two colors of complex flowers on one flower. Maybe the legendary seven-color flower is the same. It does!

Purple rice grains

Perennial herbs A plant that looks like a smaller version of half a lotus. The leaves are in the shape of rice grains, because in the cooler season, the leaves will turn purple-red or purple under strong light, hence the name purple rice grains. The flower color is rose red, with five petals. The flowering period is summer and autumn.

Purslane

Purslane Purslane has many branches and stems, with alternate leaves. The leaves are approximately cylindrical and have thin tips, some like needles. There are downy hairs in the armpits, dense stems, and the flower color is reddish purple.

half lotus

purple rice grains

Purslane

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