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Jewels of Opar (Talinum paniculatum)

Jewels of Opar (Talinum paniculatum) is an ornamental succulent prized for its airy, rose-pink flower panicles and edible leaves, thriving in sunny, well-drained conditio

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade

Watering

Allow soil to dry between waterings

Soil

Well-drained soil

Temperature

Warm temperatures

Fertilizer

Moderate feeding during growing season

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Thrives in bright, indirect light or at least 6 hours of direct sun.

Watering

Allow soil to dry between waterings

Prefers slightly dry conditions; avoid waterlogged soil.

Soil

Well-drained soil

Temperature

Warm temperatures

Prefers temperatures between 18-27°C; protect from frost.

Fertilizer

Moderate feeding during growing season

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted monthly from spring to summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Succulent

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Succulent

Flower Size

Small

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Calandrinia andrewskii E.Vilm.
Claytonia patens Kuntze
Claytonia reflexa (Cav.) Kuntze
Portulaca paniculata Jacq.
Portulaca reflexa Haw.
Ruelingia reflexa (Cav.) Spreng.
Talinum chrysanthum Rose & Standl.
Talinum purpureum Fisch. ex Sweet
Talinum reflexum Cav.
Talinum roseum Dammann
Talinum sarmentosum Engelm.
Talinum spathulatum A.Gray
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyTalinaceae
  • genusTalinum
  • speciesTalinum paniculatum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Non-toxic

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