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Portulaca umbraticola 'Duet Rose Improved'
| Family Name: | Portulacaceae |
| Common Name: | Purslane, Moss Rose |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a herbaceous plant with succulent leaves and stems. |
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| Foliage | Its fleshy leaves are dull-green, ovate to oblong. |
| Flowers | Its five-petaled flowers are bright-orange to purple, with golden margins. |
| Cultivation | This plant requires full sun to flower profusely. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Suitable for Rooftops, Flowerbed / Border, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Shallow Media |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thick |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Purple, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flowering Opening Time | Daytime |
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Others
| Master ID | 32538 |
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| Species ID | 6950 |
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