PetalPal
English
Moss rose

Moss rose

Portulaca

DifficultyVery easy
SeasonSummer
PottedEach flower lasts one day; new ones open every day

Meaning

Warmth, brightness

It opens when the sun is out. More sun, brighter color. Drought-tolerant and easy.

Mildly toxic to cats and dogs. Eating it can make them unwell.

Light

Full sun

Water

Water thoroughly when bone-dry

Temperature

20-35°C

Feed

Rarely needed

Do this when you get home

  1. Put it in the sunniest spot. On cloudy days and in the evening, the flowers close.
  2. Water when the soil is dry

Day to day

  • Cuttings stuck in soil root very easily
  • It's an annual. When the weather cools in fall, it naturally fades.

Common questions

The flowers won't open?

Not enough sun. Moss rose only opens in strong light on a clear day.

Plant doctor

More potted

See all
PetalPal

Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.