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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    September 22, 2011
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    Purslane actually comes in a variety of colors, which can range from white, pink and rose to shades of yellow and orange. There are even lavender varieties as well as multi-colored types. Typically, wild purslane (which is commonly considered a weed) has yellow blooms while the other types of purslane are nursery grown types that are available in numerous colors.

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    Heather on
    October 10, 2011
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    Are you covering the seeds? Portulaca seeds need light to germinate and should not be covered.

    Purselane seeds on the other hand, needs to be chilled for a few weeks in order to germinate.

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    Nikki on
    August 4, 2012
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    Nikki on
    February 25, 2014
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    As soon as the temps outside warm up and remain a consistent 50-60 degrees or more, preferably at night, and the threat of frost/freezing temps. has ceased. The plant needs to be properly acclimated first. It may exhibit some leaf yellowing and dropping while adapting to the new surrounding but this should cease on its own. Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/move-houseplant-outside.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/acclimating-houseplants-outdoors.htm

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    Nikki on
    April 19, 2014
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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    December 15, 2014
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    You can eat both. Lamb's lettuce will have a feel similar to bibb lettuce. Purslane is a succulent and so will feel fleshy, like a cactus or sedum.

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