Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Allow soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during cooler months to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions.
Also known as Flameflower · Nyengele
Dimiliankwasia (Talinum portulacifolium) is a succulent plant with fleshy leaves and pinkish-purple flowers, native to tropical Africa and Asia, often used in traditional
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry between waterings.
Well-draining, sandy loam
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C, avoid frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Allow soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly during cooler months to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems. Pinch back the tips of young shoots to promote branching. Pruning can be done anytime, but is best after flowering.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 5-10 cm cuttings in spring or summer. Allow the cut end to callus over for a few days, then plant in well-draining potting mix. Roots will form within a few weeks.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repotting is best done in spring before the active growing season begins.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Dimiliankwasia (Talinum portulacifolium)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Talinaceae |
| Genus | Talinum |
| Species | Talinum portulacifolium |
Similar in genus Talinum
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