USDA Hardiness zone ^Help 8-12
Life cycle Perennial
Light requirement Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water requirement Moist
Soil type Light (sandy)
Height 2m
Layer Herbs
Edible parts Leaves, Seed
Propagation method Seed - direct sow, Cuttings, Seed - transplant
When to plant (outdoors) 2-4 weeks after first frost date when soil is warm.
When to plant (indoors) Start inside 6-8 weeks before last frost date.
When to plant (transplant) Within 5 weeks after germination
Family Portulacaceae
Germination time 6-14 days
Alternate name Fame flower, Pink baby's breath
Medicinal Decoction of the roots used as surrogate aphrodisiac, Also for treating headaches, Diarrhea, Pneumonia
Germination temperature 65-75°f (18-24°c)
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talinum_paniculatum
Root depth 80cm

Jewels of Opar

Talinum paniculatum

USDA Hardiness zone

8-12

Life cycle

Perennial

Light requirement

Full sun, Partial sun/shade

Water requirement

Moist

Layer

Herbs

Native to South and Central America and the southeast US.

Can be grown as an annual or potted in colder zones.

Sometimes grown as an ornamental.

An invasive species in some tropical areas.

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