Wednesday, 6 December 2023

The Purslane Flowers in the Pot - Nature 112

Some of our neighbors choose Purslanes as one of their popular flowers to grow in the pots and containers.


Image 1 - Purslane flowers in the pot

The flowers have plenty colors from single colors to bicolor to multiple colors. Examples of colors are:
- yellow, red, pink, orange and purple (single colors)
- pink with yellow, and white with red (bi-colored)
- combined of red, green, pink and yellow (multi-colored)

Identification by GoogleID, the scientific name of Purslane flower is Portulaca oleracea. The flower common names are Moss rose purslane, Portulaca and common purslane. 


Image 2 - The liittle Purslanes.

The flower is native to North America, Europe and Asia, but we may find the flower in many parts of the world nowadays.


Image 3 - Two cute cats, illustration only.

This flower is easy and low cost to care, together with just need limit space, hence, to be great choice for gardeners.


Image 4 - Yellow Purslane flowers in the pots.

Do you familiar with this flower?

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24 comments:

  1. Had purslane vegetable, didn't know the flowers. Not sure if they are the same..

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  2. En tirmpos ha verdilaga se daba silvestre en l los alrededores de los playas. Hoy hay que cultivarla, por la arena acabó con ella. Un abrazo. Carlos

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  3. These flowers are beautiful. I really like plants and I always have to have some at home :) Beautiful cats, I love animals!
    Greetings from Poland!

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  4. Muy lindas flores, pero esos dos mínimos son monísimos. Un abarzo.

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  5. My wife loves the Purslanes. We have a lot of these flowers in our pots.

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  6. Con poco espacio y en la maceta, la planta verdolaga, nos puede acompañar con esa hermosa floresta que nos muestras...Gracias por ello. FELICES FIESTAS NAVIDEÑAS.
    UN ABRAZO

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  7. The flowers look beautiful.
    Have a nice weekend.

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  9. Lindas flores aqui partilhas, estimada amiga.
    Gostei muito.
    Votos de um feliz fim de semana.
    Beijinhos!

    Mário Margaride

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  10. Lindas flores aqui partilhas, estimada amiga.
    Gostei muito.
    Votos de um feliz fim de semana.
    Beijinhos!

    Mário Margaride

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  11. Lindas flores aqui partilhas, estimada amiga.
    Gostei muito.
    Votos de um feliz fim de semana.
    Beijinhos!

    Mário Margaride

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  12. Lindas flores aqui partilhas, estimada amiga.
    Gostei muito.
    Votos de um feliz fim de semana.
    Beijinhos!

    Mário Margaride

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  13. Love the pretty flowers.

    Happy Saturday!

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    1. Purslane, scientifically known as Portulaca oleracea, indeed exhibits a vibrant array of colors, from single tones like yellow, red, pink, orange, and purple to the enchanting combinations of pink with yellow, white with red, and multi-colored blooms with shades of red, green, pink, and yellow. The common names like Moss Rose Purslane, Portulaca, and Common Purslane reflect the variety of this beautiful flowering plant. Nature's palette is truly fascinating! If you have any specific questions or details you'd like to share about Purslane, feel free to let me know!

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    2. you are right.... thank you for additional information....

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  15. No las conocía. Gracias por compartir.
    👏🏼👏🏼

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  16. Pretty flowers, I have not heard of this plant. Cute kitties.
    I wish you all the best in 2024, a very Happy and Healthy New Year! Take care, have a wonderful week!

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