Ranapala Plant Sapling ( 1 Plant)

Add vibrant, sun-loving color to your garden with our beautiful Ranapala Plant Sapling

Ranapala, also known as Portulaca or Moss Rose, is a stunning succulent flowering plant that produces brilliant, jewel-toned flowers in shades of pink, red, orange, yellow, and white. This heat and drought-tolerant plant thrives in hot, sunny conditions where other plants struggle, making it perfect for Indian summers. Its low-growing, spreading habit creates a colorful carpet of blooms!

Plant Size : 3 to 5 Inches

Known As:

• English: Portulaca, Moss Rose, Sun Rose, Purslane, Rose Moss
• Hindi: नौ बजे (Nau Baje), लूनिया (Luniya)
• Kannada: ರಾಣಪಾಲ (Ranapala), ಸೂರ್ಯಕಾಂತಿ (Suryakanti)
• Tamil: பரங்கிப்பூ (Parangippu), பசலைக்கீரை (Pasalaikeerai)
• Telugu: పెద్దగంగావరం (Peddagangavaram)
• Malayalam: കൊഴുപ്പച്ചീര (Kozhuppacheera)
• Marathi: घोळ (Ghol)
• Bengali: নুনিয়া শাক (Nuniya Shak)
• Spanish: Verdolaga, Rosa de Musgo
• Portuguese: Beldroega, Rosa Musgo

Key Benefits:

• Brilliant colorful flowers - vibrant blooms in multiple colors
• Extremely heat and drought-tolerant - thrives in hot summers
• Low maintenance - perfect for busy gardeners
• Continuous blooming - flowers all summer long
• Excellent ground cover - spreads to fill spaces
• Attracts butterflies and bees
• Perfect for hot, sunny locations
• Edible leaves (purslane variety) - nutritious greens

Flower Characteristics:

• Rose-like flowers in brilliant colors
• Single or double-petaled varieties
• Colors: pink, red, orange, yellow, white, magenta
• Flowers open in full sun, close at night
• Blooms continuously in warm weather
• Each flower lasts one day, replaced by new blooms
• Creates a carpet of color

Available Color Varieties:

• Hot pink and magenta
• Bright red and scarlet
• Orange and coral
• Yellow and golden
• White and cream
• Multicolor mixes

Care Instructions:

• Light: Full sun (6-8 hours daily) - essential for flowering
• Water: Low water needs, drought-tolerant once established
• Temperature: Thrives in 20-40°C (68-104°F) - loves heat!
• Humidity: Low to moderate, very drought-tolerant
• Soil: Well-draining sandy or poor soil (thrives in poor soil)
• Fertilizer: Minimal feeding needed, too much reduces flowering
• Pruning: Pinch tips to encourage bushiness

Growth Characteristics:

• Low-growing succulent annual/perennial
• Grows 10-20 cm tall (4-8 inches)
• Spreading, trailing growth habit
• Fleshy, cylindrical leaves
• Fast-growing ground cover
• Self-seeds readily
• Can spread 30-45 cm wide

Perfect For:

• Ground cover in hot, sunny areas
• Rock gardens and xeriscaping
• Hanging baskets and containers
• Borders and edging
• Between stepping stones
• Slopes and difficult areas
• Rooftop gardens
• Hot, dry locations where other plants fail

Landscape Uses:

• Colorful ground cover carpet
• Filling gaps between rocks
• Cascading from walls and containers
• Edging along pathways
• Mass plantings for color impact
• Mixed with other succulents
• Erosion control on slopes

Propagation:

• Very easy to grow from seeds
• Self-seeds readily in garden
• Can propagate from stem cuttings
• Seeds germinate in 7-14 days
• Cuttings root quickly in soil
• Spreads naturally by reseeding

Seasonal Care:

Spring/Summer (Peak Season):

• Water sparingly, only when soil is dry
• Maximum flowering during hot weather
• Deadhead spent flowers for continuous blooming
• Allow to self-seed for next season

Monsoon:

• Reduce watering - may rot in excessive moisture
• Ensure excellent drainage
• May reduce flowering in heavy rain

Winter:

• May die back in cold climates (annual)
• Collect seeds for next season
• In warm climates, continues as perennial
• Protect from frost

Container Growing:

• Use well-draining cactus/succulent mix
• Ensure pots have drainage holes
• Perfect for hanging baskets
• Trails beautifully over pot edges
• Water less frequently than ground plants
• Ideal for balconies and terraces

Special Features:

• Extremely drought-tolerant - survives with minimal water
• Heat-loving - thrives in extreme heat
• Thrives in poor soil - no special soil needed
• Salt-tolerant for coastal areas
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Low pest and disease problems
• Self-cleaning - no deadheading required

Edible Purslane Variety:

• Leaves and stems are edible
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids
• High in vitamins A, C, and minerals
• Can be eaten raw in salads
• Cooked as leafy vegetable (saag)
• Nutritious and healthy greens

Companion Plants:

• Pairs well with other succulents
• Cacti and desert plants
• Sedums and stonecrops
• Ornamental grasses
• Other heat-loving annuals

Why Choose Ranapala?

• Thrives where other plants fail
• Requires minimal water and care
• Provides continuous color all summer
• Perfect for hot Indian summers
• Extremely affordable and easy to grow
• Beautiful and functional

Maintenance Tips:

• Avoid overwatering - main cause of problems
• Plant in full sun for best flowering
• Don't fertilize too much - reduces blooms
• Allow to self-seed for natural spread
• Thin seedlings if too crowded
• Provide excellent drainage

Design Ideas:

• Create a rainbow carpet with mixed colors
• Use as living mulch around taller plants
• Fill cracks in paving stones
• Plant in strawberry pots for cascading effect
• Combine with rocks for desert garden
• Use in succulent arrangements

Benefits for Hot Climates:

• Thrives in extreme heat (up to 40°C+)
• Requires minimal watering in summer
• Flowers best in hottest months
• Perfect for water-scarce regions
• Ideal for xeriscaping
• Low maintenance in harsh conditions

Transform your hot, sunny spaces into a vibrant carpet of color with this amazing Ranapala plant! Perfect for Indian summers, this heat-loving beauty thrives where other plants struggle, providing continuous blooms with minimal care. A must-have for every sunny garden!