How to grow and care for Portulaca pilosa L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Portulaca pilosa L., Hairy pigweed
Portulaca pilosa L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 14 days
water
How to water Portulaca pilosa L.
How often should I water?
check Portulaca pilosa L. Every 14 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
The soil should be at least 90% dry before watering again. this means about every 2 weeks in the warm season and about every 4 weeks in the cold season
Signs that it really needs water
leaves look a little wrinkled
Light & Location
How much light does a Portulaca pilosa L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Portulaca pilosa L. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Portulaca pilosa L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Portulaca pilosa L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Portulaca pilosa L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Caryophyllales, Family: Portulacaceae, Genus: Portulaca, Species: Portulaca pilosa
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Annual, Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Portulacaceae |
| Genus | Portulaca |
| Species | Portulaca pilosa |
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