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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 23, 2018
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    I would also say that they are adjusting to their new environment. If you see any more damage, then I would start to worry, but for now, I would assume that it is just adjusting. This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rockrose/how-to-grow-rockrose-shrubs.htm

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    MichiganDot on
    May 8, 2018
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    Sometimes portulaca blooms in flushes then spends energy forming seeds. If it looks otherwise healthy, trimming the plant back by a third should stimulate more bloom.(This is essentially dead-heading.) In the ground, portulaca doesn't need fertilizing but in a container, it does. Try to find a fertilizer that is low in nitrogen. Of course, you should see what happens if you increase watering. Potting mix dries out faster than garden soil and while it is true that portulaca seldom needs watering in the ground, this is not the case in containers.

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    drtreelove on
    June 16, 2018
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    Hi Sweetpea; Your portulaca plants should do well all year. Here's an article with more information:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/portulaca/portulaca-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 27, 2018
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    Yes, you should be able to grow Portulaca in flower pots. A well lit bright sunshine location or a grow light can be used.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/portulaca/portulaca-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 19, 2018
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    I would advise moving the hanging baskets to a protected area and water accordingly. Heavy rains and winds can easily damage the plants. You can place them back when the weather improves.

    There is lots of summer yet, so best to keep the plants protected.

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    BushDoctor on
    October 11, 2018
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    Either will be fine, but I would tend to lean towards leaving them in ground. They will break down and become part of the soil over winter.

    Here is an article that will give you information about the portulaca: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/portulaca/portulaca-plants.htm

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    MichiganDot on
    October 28, 2018
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    An annual plant is one that has a short life-span. It grows, blooms, sets seed then dies all in one growing season. Annuals often bloom prolifically since they don't have to build big root systems or store energy to power next spring's leafing out. Portulaca self-sow so they don't always need to be replanted. They don't tolerate any frost and they like soil on the dry side and lots of sun. It might be that your portulaca have exhausted their potential. In frost free areas, it may live through the winter but won't provide a show again next year. If your portulaca are getting leggy, trim main stems back to a side one. Be sure to gather some seed! Here is an article on potential problems with moss rose. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/portulaca/no-flowers-on-portulaca-plant.htm

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