Sea-purslanes (Sesuvium)

Sea-purslanes

Sea-purslanes's current range encompasses warmer parts of South Africa and North, South, and Central America, where it populates beaches and coastlines. One of the relatively few genii that thrives in salty soil, it has several species that are used as ground cover in warm, coastal regions.

Scientific classification

Genus

Sea-purslanes (Sesuvium)

Family

Fig-marigold

Order

Pinks, cacti, and allies

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Evergreen

Leaf type

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Species

Shoreline purslane Verrucose seapurslane

Care Guide for Sea-purslanes

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Succulent & Cactus Soil

Soil Type

Water: Sea-purslanes thrives in coastal areas, adapting to saline environments with minimal rainfall. This drought-tolerant succulent needs watering every three weeks and prefers sandy soils for excellent drainage, essential for root health.

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