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Calandrinia

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Calandrinia
Photo: Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typeannuals, perennials

“Some varieties are annuals, meaning they complete their life cycle in a single season, while others are perennials that return year after year” — Calandrinia Plants: Varieties and How to Grow Them | Succulent Alley

Lightfull sun

“Calandrinia thrives in full sun” — Calandrinia Plants: Varieties and How to Grow Them Successfully - Maggie at Home

WaterWater sparingly—allow the soil to dry out completely between watering sessions

“Water the soil lightly after planting to settle the soil” — Calandrinia Plants: Varieties and How to Grow Them Successfully - Maggie at Home

Hardiness zonesUSDA zones 3-10, zones 8-10

“Calandrinia purslanes are hardy plants that can grow in most regions (USDA zones 3-10), while the perennial varieties thrive in warmer areas (zones 8-10)” — Calandrinia Plants: Varieties and How to Grow Them | Succulent Alley

Spacing6–12 in

“spacing appropriately (usually 6-12 inches apart)” — Calandrinia Plants: Varieties and How to Grow Them Successfully - Maggie at Home

Propagationseed, stem cuttings

“For outdoor planting, space the seeds about 8 inches apart when sowing. You can also propagate Calandrinia from stem cuttings” — Calandrinia Plants: Varieties and How to Grow Them | Succulent Alley

Transplantafter danger of frost passes

“transplant outdoors after danger of frost passes” — Calandrinia Plants: Varieties and How to Grow Them Successfully - Maggie at Home

Toxicitynot toxic

“Is purslane toxic to dogs?” — Calandrinia Plants: Varieties and How to Grow Them | Succulent Alley

Pestsaphids, mealybugs

“Keep an eye on pests like aphids or mealybugs” — Calandrinia Plants: Varieties and How to Grow Them Successfully - Maggie at Home

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