Multi Petal Sun Rose Plant – Double Portulaca | Rose-Like Succulent Flowering Plant

Multi Petal Sun Rose is the premium double-flowered variety of Portulaca, producing stunning rose-like blooms with multiple layers of petals in a dazzling range of colours — red, pink, orange, yellow, white, and bicolour. Unlike the single-flowered common Portulaca, the Multi Petal variety has fuller, more luxurious blooms that closely resemble miniature roses. A drought-tolerant, sun-loving succulent that thrives in Kerala’s heat and is perfect for terrace pots, hanging baskets, and sunny garden borders.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Portulaca grandiflora (double/multi-petal variety)
• Common Names: Multi Petal Sun Rose, Double Portulaca, Moss Rose, Table Rose
• Family: Portulacaceae
• Plant Type: Succulent flowering annual/perennial
• Growth Habit: Low, spreading, mat-forming
• Flower Colour: Red, pink, orange, yellow, white, bicolour (mixed; colour may vary)
• Mature Height: 15–30 cm
• Flowering Season: Near year-round in Kerala’s warm climate

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun (minimum 6 hours; flowers close in shade)
• Watering: Low; drought-tolerant succulent — water only when soil is completely dry
• Soil: Sandy, well-draining, low-fertility soil (pH 5.5–7.0)
• Fertilizer: Minimal; light balanced fertilizer monthly; avoid high nitrogen
• Container Suitability: Excellent for shallow pots, hanging baskets, window boxes; ideal for terrace and balcony

Care Guide

• One of the most drought-tolerant flowering plants — thrives on neglect
• Flowers open in sunlight and close at night or in cloudy weather
• Avoid overwatering — root rot is the main risk
• Pinch back to encourage bushier growth and more blooms
• Excellent for hot, sunny terrace spots where other plants struggle

Pest & Disease Guide

• Common Pests: Aphids, spider mites in dry conditions — treat with neem oil
• Common Issues: Root rot from overwatering; flowers not opening in low light

Landscaping Uses

• Terrace and balcony container and hanging basket
• Sunny garden border and rock garden
• Ground cover for hot, dry spots
• Window box and shallow trough planting
• Drought-tolerant garden design

Customer FAQs

What makes Multi Petal Sun Rose different from regular Portulaca?

The Multi Petal variety has double, rose-like blooms with multiple layers of petals, making it far more ornamental than the single-flowered common Portulaca.

Why do the flowers close at night?

Portulaca flowers are photosensitive — they open in bright sunlight and close in shade, at night, or on cloudy days. This is completely normal.

How often should I water it?

Very infrequently — only when the soil is completely dry. It is a succulent and is highly drought-tolerant. Overwatering is the most common mistake.

Can I grow it in a hanging basket?

Yes, it is excellent in hanging baskets and shallow containers on sunny terraces and balconies.

Shipping & Packaging

Packed securely with coir peat. Nursery-fresh dispatch. Within Kerala: ₹80/kg. Outside Kerala: no refund or replacement for transit damage or plant condition on arrival.

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Plants are living products. Natural colour variation in flowers and minor leaf loss are not defects. Maximum liability shall not exceed the original purchase value.

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