Morning flower seeds - Portulaca

Common name: Morning flower - Flowering purslane Scientific name: Portulaca Other names: Baqla – Portulaca Short fast-growing plant, reaching only up to 15 cm in height. It has succulent stems and cylindrical leaves, about 3 cm long, arranged alternately or in small clusters on the plant, with a serrated tip. Morning flower - Flowering purslane: Small flowers resembling rose flowers, 2 cm in size, blooming from June to October, with a ring of leaves at the base. The flowers have very bright colors including pink, purple-red, orange, red, yellow, and white. One of their features is that they only open under full sunlight throughout the summer and afterwards. Morning flower - Flowering purslane seeds: Come inside small boxes measuring 0.6 cm. Their seeds are toxic and should not be eaten. Growing season of morning flower - Flowering purslane: Planted in spring, but can be cultivated year-round in agricultural shelters and enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled, sunlight reaches the plant, or where adequate lighting is available. Suitable climate and soil for morning flower - Flowering purslane: A hardy plant resistant to humidity, heat, salinity, and drought. It tolerates all types of soil as long as the soil is good. The plant also needs moderate watering. How to cultivate morning flower - Flowering purslane: Reproduces by seeds or cuttings, planted at a depth of 1-2 cm. Fertilize with organic fertilizer at least once during flowering. Its benefits and uses: Used to beautify homes and gardens for its stunning appearance. It is consumed by people in the Mediterranean region due to their belief in its numerous health benefits. Original habitat of morning flower - Flowering purslane: Its native habitat is Brazil and the Mediterranean basin countries. It is cultivated intensively in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries.