Japanese rose

Portulaca grandiflora

Also called · Ros jepun · moss rose

A low, succulent plant with bright flowers that open in the sun.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen half dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 33

“Snap off a piece and stick it in soil. It roots in days.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun. The flowers open in the morning sun and close in the late afternoon or when it's cloudy.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top half of the soil is dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Well-draining soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A light flowering feed once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Flowering fertiliser

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Few flowers, long stems

    Needs more sun. Trim it back and it bushes out.

  • Soft, rotting stems

    Too wet. Let it dry out and keep it out of standing rainwater.

Garden, full sun

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