Sea-purslanes are resilient and thrive in well-drained soil with full to partial sunlight. Key special care points include ensuring minimal watering as sea-purslanes can tolerate drought and avoiding heavy, clay soils which may cause root rot. They are generally low-maintenance, making them an excellent choice for beginner gardeners.
Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Annual |
| Watering Schedule | Every 3 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil Type | Succulent & Cactus Soil |
| Soil pH | 6-8 |
| Hardiness Zones |
10-11
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This small perennial plant, the shoreline purslane, is found on coastlines around the world. It forms a short, dense groundcover that helps to prevent the erosion of coastlines and sand dunes. It produces tiny pink flowers and will tolerate occasional flooding from seawater.
Verrucose seapurslane (Sesuvium verrucosum) is a succulent native to the United States, Mexico, and various parts of South America. It has been naturalized in the Arabian Peninsula as well. It grows in wide mats in saline environments such as salt marshes, alkali flats, drying desert washes, and other saline wetlands.
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