CYBEXIS Portulaca Moss Rose Double Mix Flower Seeds Seed (50 per packet)
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50 Seeds: 50 Seeds
General
Brand: CYBEXIS
Model Name: Portulaca Moss Rose Double Mix Flower Seeds
Quantity: 50 per packet
Common Name: Portulaca Moss Rose Double Mix Flower Seeds
Flowering Plant: Yes
Suitable For: Indoor, Outdoor
Type of Seed: Flower
Organic: Yes
Family: Portulaca
Uses: Flower, Decoration
Soil Nutrient Requirements: PLANT: Dwarf , 0.5 feet high. FLOWER: Double flowers bloom profusely with colors ranging from orange, red, white, yellow, pink and other shades forming a lovely floral carpet, SPECIFICATIONS: Suitable for bedding, pots and borders, SOWING TIME: Throughout the year except winters. SOWING DISTANCE: 14 -16 inches, Superior Quality, Non-Hybrid, Pure, Open Pollinated, GMO-Free, And Heirloom (with An Unadulterated Genetic Heritage) Seeds, Tested For Germination.
Sowing Method: HOW TO SOW: Soil should be mixed with well rotten Cow dung::Sow seeds in beds and cover seeds with thin layer of soil in such a way that seeds come in contact with light::Maintain a close distance of 4-5 inches between plants::Irrigate immediately and then as per requirement but the irrigation should always be very light::Portulaca produce long lasting, rose-like blooms in early summer::Pinch dead flowers to promote more blooms
Net Quantity: 50 per packet
Additional Features
Care Instructions: PESTS:These Flowers are susceptible to damping off (Rhizoctonia solani) and pests like collar rat, Sclerotium rolfsii, Botrytis cinerea, Powdery mildew and cucumber mosaic, The major symptom for these pests is light brown spots on the lower leaves or on early seedlings. To prevent these diseases, ensure proper drainage and ventilation and avoid over watering
Other Features: Portulaca is a small annual flower planted for ornamental uses. It requires ample sunlight and well-drained soils and can spread itself adding a dose of colors to your garden.Growing Requirements:Portulaca are low-maintenance plants that thrive on neglect. Most diseases are actually caused, in fact, by too much care. Portulaca, more often than not, gets affected by the following pests and diseases- Root Rots, White Rust, Aphids. These may cause the plant to leave behind a sticky substance called Honeydew and cause black sooty growth which is actually a fungus. Snails and slugs can also be a problem.These plants prefer loose, sandy or loam soil with a pH that ranges between 5.6-7.5.These plants grow best in full sun.Portulaca germinates best when soil temperatures are between 24 - 29°C [75 - 85°F].The plants are moderately drought and heat tolerant. Water them every week or so during dry conditions. In the flower garden, watering is rarely required.
