Growing Guide: Sea Purslane

Botanical Name Sesuvium portulacastrum
Common Names Sea Purslane, Shoreline Purslane, ʻĀkulikuli
Family Aizoaceae (Fig-marigold Family)
Origin Tropical and subtropical coastlines worldwide
Plant Type Succulent Groundcover
Life Cycle Perennial
Mature Size 1–3 inches tall; spreads up to 3 feet
Light Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Needs Low; drought-tolerant once established
Soil Well-drained, sandy, saline-tolerant
Harvest Season Year-round
Time to Harvest 60–75 days from planting
Self-Fertile Yes
Growth Rate Fast
USDA Zones 8–11
Florida Native Yes
Propagation Stem Cuttings, Division
Seasonal Traits Evergreen with seasonal blooms