| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Other: Hairy, up to 1 inch long, narrow, slightly flattened, succulent-like. |
| Fruit: | Other: Small, oval capsules containing tiny, black seeds. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink Purple |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Flowers year-round in South Florida. |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Groundcover Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
| WebTucker | On July 6, 2022 | Bloomed |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Chisme (Portulaca pilosa) by valleylynn | Oct 15, 2012 2:05 PM | 0 |
| Looks more like P. amilis by purpleinopp | Oct 6, 2018 7:37 AM | 0 |
