Hamelia (Firebush)
Orange-red tubular flowers loved by butterflies.
Low, succulent mats covered in bright flowers.
Portulaca flowers open in the morning sun and thrive in heat and poor soil.
Where it grows best: full sun (at least 5–6 hours a day); let the soil dry out between waterings.
Care: Water when dry; it grows easily from cuttings. Supplied in a 4 inch nursery pot.
Precaution: Toxic to pets and people if chewed or eaten; keep out of reach of cats, dogs and small children.
| Plant Type | Succulent |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Portulaca grandiflora |
| Common Name | 9 O'Clock Plant |
| Flowering Season | Summer, Monsoon |
| Suitable For | Balcony, Terrace, Hanging Basket |
| Pet Friendly | No |
| Indoor / Outdoor | Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Sunlight Requirement | Full Sun |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Difficulty Level | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Pot Size | 4 inch |
|---|
| Feature | Local nurseries | Others | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant quality | Poor health, no quality checks | Green, healthy & bushy3-step quality check | Inconsistent |
| Pests | Common issue | Pest-controlled | Possible risk |
| Repotting | Needed (comes in a bag) | Not requiredComes in a Foliage pot | Varies |
| Soil | Standard soil | Pre-mixedPre-fertilised | Standard soil |
| After-sale help | None | Expert plant care support | None |
| Guarantee | No guarantee | Free replacementIf it arrives damaged | Conditional |
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