Purslane/Kulfa/Ghol Bhaji/Payalaku Rare Herbal Live Plant

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) — also called “Luni bhaji,” “Kulfa,” or “Verdolaga” — is a hardy, succulent-like plant that thrives with minimal care. It’s both ornamental and edible, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C. 🌿

🌞 Light

• Full sun (6–8 hours daily) is essential — the more sun, the more flowers and thicker leaves.
• Indoors, keep it by a south-facing window or under a grow light.

💡 Purslane becomes leggy and weak if it doesn’t get enough light.

🌡️ Temperature

• Thrives in warm conditions (20–35 °C / 68–95 °F).
• It’s not frost-tolerant — move it indoors or cover it if temperatures drop below 10 °C (50 °F).

💧 Watering

• Purslane is drought-tolerant and stores water in its leaves.
• Water only when the soil is completely dry.
  • In hot weather: 1–2 times per week.
  • In cooler or indoor conditions: every 7–10 days.
• Avoid overwatering — soggy soil causes root rot.

✅ Tip: It’s safer to underwater than overwater.

🌱 Soil

• Grows best in well-draining sandy or loamy soil.
• Use a cactus or succulent mix or prepare your own:
  • 2 parts garden soil
  • 1 part sand or perlite
  • 1 part compost

pH range: 6.0–7.5 (neutral to slightly acidic)

🌼 Fertilizer

• Purslane doesn’t need much feeding.
• You can add compost once a month or a diluted liquid fertilizer (half strength) during the growing season (spring–summer).
• Avoid excess nitrogen — it can make the plant grow too leafy with fewer flowers.

🌸 Flowering (for ornamental types)

• Flowers bloom in bright sunlight and often close at night or on cloudy days.
• Regular deadheading (removing spent blooms) encourages more flowers.

✂️ Pruning

• Pinch back stems to keep the plant compact and bushy.
• Trim any leggy or overgrown parts regularly.

🌾 Propagation

Super easy to grow more plants!

1. From cuttings:
   • Cut a 3–4 inch (7–10 cm) healthy stem.
   • Let it dry for a day, then place in moist soil.
   • Roots form within a week.
2. From seeds:
   • Sprinkle seeds on the surface of moist soil.
   • Don’t bury them deeply — they need light to germinate.
   • Keep warm and slightly moist until seedlings appear (~7–10 days).