{"product_id":"portulaca-gilliesii-mix","title":"Portulaca gilliesii mix – Rock flower, succulent portulaca with decorative flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePortulaca gilliesii\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perennial succulent plant from the Portulacaceae family, native to South America. It is appreciated for its low-growing habit, fleshy stems and brightly coloured flowers, which appear during the warm season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Romania, plants of the genus \u003cem\u003ePortulaca\u003c\/em\u003e are commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eMoss rose\u003c\/strong\u003e, a name used especially for ornamental forms cultivated for their brightly coloured flowers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant forms low-growing or slightly trailing stems, with succulent leaves adapted to periods of drought. The flowers are decorative and open best in conditions of intense light and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePortulaca gilliesii\u003c\/em\u003e Hook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moss rose, Flor de seda, Gillies' Purslane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portulacaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bolivia, northern Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial succulent plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-growing, compact to slightly trailing habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFleshy and branched stems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSucculent leaves adapted to drought\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrightly coloured flowers that appear during the warm season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for pots, planters and succulent plant collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers a very bright position and direct sunlight. Intense light encourages compact growth and flower opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e very well-drained, airy and with a significant mineral component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate to low; allow the substrate to dry out well between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e does not require high atmospheric humidity and appreciates good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers warm temperatures during the active growing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the growing season, using a fertiliser intended for cacti and succulents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e it is a subtropical species, and we do not recommend overwintering it unprotected outdoors in the Romanian climate. Plants grown in pots must be protected from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Secret Garden substrate recommendation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 For \u003cem\u003ePortulaca gilliesii\u003c\/em\u003e, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003eSecret Garden Professional Substrate for Cacti, Succulents and Adenium - SG MIX\u003c\/strong\u003e, an airy mix with fast drainage, suitable for succulent plants sensitive to excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e➡️ \u003cstrong\u003eView the product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\"\u003ehttps:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/substrat-cactusi-suculente-adenium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecommonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eMoss rose\u003c\/strong\u003e;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ean authentic succulent plant from South America;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompact to slightly trailing habit;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egood tolerance to short periods of drought;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eprefers very bright positions;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eproduces intensely coloured flowers during the warm season;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable for pots, planters and succulent collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔔 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: The flowers open only in bright light and remain closed on overcast days or at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe plant may be delivered \u003cstrong\u003ewith or without flowers or buds\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the season and stage of development. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape, size, degree of branching and foliage density may naturally vary from one specimen to another. The succulent stems and leaves may show minor scars, superficial spots, tears, signs of dehydration or other aesthetic imperfections resulting from growth, handling, transport or adaptation to new environmental conditions, without affecting the plant’s viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePlant height, including the pot, approx. 12 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The plant may be delivered without flowers, but it can flower again in the following weeks if provided with suitable conditions. The displayed price is for a plant without flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Outdoor","offers":[{"title":"12 cm pot","offer_id":57171555975494,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/IMG-0293.png?v=1787302365","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-se\/products\/portulaca-gilliesii-mix","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}