{"product_id":"tangerine-purslane-live-plants-pack-of-2-two-5-9-tall-portulaca-moss-rose-drought-tolerant","title":"Tangerine Purslane Live Plants | Pack of 2 (TWO) | 5-9\" Tall | Portulaca Moss Rose | Drought Tolerant","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat You Will Receive: You will receive a Pack of 2 healthy, well-rooted 'Tangerine' Purslane starter plants, each currently 5-9 inches tall. Shipped bare-root and ready to plant, these vigorous succulent starts establish quickly, offering a faster route to a colorful groundcover than growing from seed or unrooted cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Splash of Citrus Energy: Infuse your garden with the vibrant energy of summer. This variety features striking, saturated orange blooms that resemble miniature roses. The \"Tangerine\" color pops brilliantly against the fleshy green succulent foliage, creating a cheerful, tropical aesthetic that brightens up even the dullest corners of your yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultimate Low-Water \"Spiller\": Create professional-looking containers with zero effort. With its trailing growth habit, this Portulaca is the perfect choice for spilling over the edges of hanging baskets, window boxes, and strawberry pots. It softens hard edges of retaining walls and walkways with a carpet of orange blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrives Where Others Burn: Stop watering dead plants. Known as the \"Sun Plant,\" this succulent stores water in its leaves, making it exceptionally drought-tolerant. It is the ideal candidate for scorching driveways, curbside strips, or rock gardens where heat radiates and delicate flowers fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePollinator Friendly Oasis: Invite nature to your patio. The open-faced orange blooms act as a landing pad for honeybees and butterflies, providing a crucial source of nectar during the hottest parts of the summer when other sources may be scarce due to heat stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCare Instructions: Upon arrival, unwrap gently and soak roots in water for 15 minutes. Plant in sandy, well-draining soil in a location receiving Full Sun (6+ hours). Water to establish, then let the soil dry out completely between waterings. Crucial: Ensure your pot has drainage holes; this plant hates \"wet feet.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSafe Arrival Guarantee: We ship using eco-friendly, secure packaging designed to protect the delicate succulent stems. While some minor leaf drop is normal due to shipping stress (a natural survival mechanism), we guarantee your plants arrive with healthy, viable root systems ready to hydrate and regrow rapidly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSqueeze Every Drop of Sunshine Out of Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a zesty splash of color to your outdoor space with our 2-Pack of Tangerine Purslane. Often called Moss Rose, this plant is the definition of \"high reward, low effort.\" While standard varieties are beautiful, the 'Tangerine' strain delivers a specific, saturated orange hue that glows in the sunlight. Whether you are looking to brighten a rockery or create a trailing masterpiece in a hanging basket, these citrus-hued blooms deliver reliable, cheerful color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Succulent That Loves the Heat Portulaca is nature’s answer to the heatwave. If you have a spot in your yard that gets baking hot sun—perhaps near a concrete driveway or a west-facing wall—this is the plant for you. Its needle-like succulent foliage holds moisture, allowing it to thrive on neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Ground: It creates a dense, weed-suppressing mat of orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Pots: It cascades elegantly, requiring far less water than petunias or geraniums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVigorous \u0026amp; Adaptable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZones 9-11: In frost-free climates, it acts as a perennial groundcover, blooming intermittently year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZones 3-8: In cooler climates, it is a fast-growing annual that fills in space rapidly from spring until the first frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImportant Note on Blooms: Portulaca flowers are light-sensitive. They open wide in the sunshine and close at night or on cloudy days, preserving their energy. It’s a living plant that reacts to the weather!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReady to Plant We ship established 5-9 inch starter plants, giving you a significant head start over growing from seed. Order your 2-pack today and let the sunshine in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMain Color: Orange, Tangerine, Bright Orange\u003cbr\u003e\nSun Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours) - Required for blooms to open\u003cbr\u003e\nBlooming Period: Spring to Fall (Year-round in tropical zones)\u003cbr\u003e\nMoisture Needs: Little to no watering (once established)\u003cbr\u003e\nUSDA Hardiness Zone Range: 9-11 (Treat as Annual in Zones 3-8)\u003cbr\u003e\nMature Height: 4-8 inches (Trailing\/Spreading up to 12-18 inches wide)\u003cbr\u003e\nIdeal Soil Type: Sandy soil, Loam soil (Must be well-draining\/gritty)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plants Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51800375099675,"sku":"2PUPTAN","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/1920\/8475\/files\/il_fullxfull.7695237549_hzch.jpg?v=1771439151","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantsnursery.com\/products\/tangerine-purslane-live-plants-pack-of-2-two-5-9-tall-portulaca-moss-rose-drought-tolerant","provider":"Florida Plants Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}