Portulaca molokiniensis
Portulaca molokiniensis
Portulaca molokiniensis
Portulaca molokiniensis
Portulaca molokiniensis
Portulaca molokiniensis
Portulaca molokiniensis
Portulaca molokiniensis
Portulaca molokiniensis

Portulaca Molokiniensis goes by the common name “Molokini Portulaca lhi”. With its standard columnar shape, the plant looks like a teardrop and has small yellow leaves. This succulent has its origin in Hawaii and belongs to the family of Portulacaceae. Portulaca Molokiniensis offers a dormancy of summers and it can grow from 30 cm to 45 cm in height.

Growth Rate

This unique plant grows at a fast pace and is extremely rewarding when it comes to finding a plant that grows well and properly even in the smallest amount of time.

Flowering

Portulaca Molokiniensis bears yellow and golden-colored flowers. The plant grows best between the season of late spring to the late summer.

Water and Feeding

Since the roots of this plant are shallow, they do not need regular watering. Light watering will work as the foliage of this succulent retains moisture well. It needs to be fed every few weeks with either liquid or solid fertilizer.

Soil

Even though these are one of the rare plants that can survive & grow in a variety of soil combinations, well-drained, and well-aerated soil is ideal for their health. Little moisture with a sandy mix is a good idea.

Hardiness

The plant grows best in summers, keeping in mind its frost tolerance of -6.7° C (19.94° F). Portulaca Molokiniensis belongs to the hardiness zone of specifically 9a.

Light

Portulaca Molokiniensis needs full sun exposure to grow well. It is ideal to keep the plant at a sunny spot if you are planting it outdoors. If indoors, ensure you let them grow near a window where ample sunlight is available.

Propagation

The succulent can be propagated by taking the stem cuttings and giving them the time to dry out properly. Once the stems have been cut and kept moist, ample thin yellow roots will slowly start forming in 2-3 weeks.

Portulaca Molokiniensis “Molokini Portulaca 'lhi” is one of those rare plants that has been enlisted as an endangered species, making it even more special to own and grow. With its excellent foliage, it gets well with the indoor home décor.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Late spring
Bloom Season Late spring, late summer
Botanical Name Portulaca molokiniensis
Common Name Molokini portulaca
Dormancy Summer
Family Portulacaceae
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Color Yellow, golden
Genus Portulaca
Growth Habit Columnar
Growth Habit Columnar, upright
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Hardiness Zone 9 11 (USDA)
Mature Size 18 in. tall
Native Area Hawaiian Island
Plant Type Succulent
Plant Type Succulent, herb
Propagation By cuttings
Resistance Drought tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, disease resistant
Soil PH 6.5
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulent potting mix soil
Special Features Cupshaped flowers (in clusters form)
Toxicity Toxic for humans
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low

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01/10/2020
Evangelina V.
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I just received it and

I just received it and it is in excellent condition and an excellent plant. Evangelina Vives

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07/07/2020
Ming
United States United States

Just like in the picture

I received a plant look just like the one shown on the page. The whole plant is healthy, leaves are green no burn and they are all attached thru shipment. It’s been 3 weeks since and still look great! Thank you.

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VH
07/20/2020
Virginia H.
United States United States

Portulaca molokiniensis

As with ALL your plants, beautiful, healthy, and packaged right. Love it.

RW
10/01/2020
Robin W.
United States United States

Lovely plants and great customer service

Our first Portulaca Molokiniensis arrived on a Friday evening in bad shape - broken stem, yellow leaves - nothing like the picture. I sent pix to Planet Desert and by Monday morning I received an email telling me a replacement was en route. There were also instructions about trimming the broken plant and giving it sunshine and water. By the time the second Portulaca arrived a few days later the first one was already bursting with new life - four new budding leaves! The second plant arrived in good shape and now I have two lovely plants. Highly recommend Planet Desert!

WY
01/23/2021
William Y.
United States United States

Love it!

Fast and delicate shipping. Great quality specimens.

Portulaca molokiniensis

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Portulaca Molokiniensis goes by the common name “Molokini Portulaca lhi”. With its standard columnar shape, the plant looks like a teardrop and has small yellow leaves. This succulent has its origin in Hawaii and belongs to the family of Portulacaceae. Portulaca Molokiniensis offers a dormancy of summers and it can grow from 30 cm to 45 cm in height.

Growth Rate

This unique plant grows at a fast pace and is extremely rewarding when it comes to finding a plant that grows well and properly even in the smallest amount of time.

Flowering

Portulaca Molokiniensis bears yellow and golden-colored flowers. The plant grows best between the season of late spring to the late summer.

Water and Feeding

Since the roots of this plant are shallow, they do not need regular watering. Light watering will work as the foliage of this succulent retains moisture well. It needs to be fed every few weeks with either liquid or solid fertilizer.

Soil

Even though these are one of the rare plants that can survive & grow in a variety of soil combinations, well-drained, and well-aerated soil is ideal for their health. Little moisture with a sandy mix is a good idea.

Hardiness

The plant grows best in summers, keeping in mind its frost tolerance of -6.7° C (19.94° F). Portulaca Molokiniensis belongs to the hardiness zone of specifically 9a.

Light

Portulaca Molokiniensis needs full sun exposure to grow well. It is ideal to keep the plant at a sunny spot if you are planting it outdoors. If indoors, ensure you let them grow near a window where ample sunlight is available.

Propagation

The succulent can be propagated by taking the stem cuttings and giving them the time to dry out properly. Once the stems have been cut and kept moist, ample thin yellow roots will slowly start forming in 2-3 weeks.

Portulaca Molokiniensis “Molokini Portulaca 'lhi” is one of those rare plants that has been enlisted as an endangered species, making it even more special to own and grow. With its excellent foliage, it gets well with the indoor home décor.

Some of the information in this description has been found at desert-tropicals.com, llifle.com and cactus-art.biz

Bloom Season Late spring
Bloom Season Late spring, late summer
Botanical Name Portulaca molokiniensis
Common Name Molokini portulaca
Dormancy Summer
Family Portulacaceae
Flower Color Yellow
Flower Color Yellow, golden
Genus Portulaca
Growth Habit Columnar
Growth Habit Columnar, upright
Hardiness Zone 9, 10, 11
Hardiness Zone 9 11 (USDA)
Mature Size 18 in. tall
Native Area Hawaiian Island
Plant Type Succulent
Plant Type Succulent, herb
Propagation By cuttings
Resistance Drought tolerant
Resistance Drought tolerant, disease resistant
Soil PH 6.5
Soil PH 6.5, Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type Succulent potting mix soil
Special Features Cupshaped flowers (in clusters form)
Toxicity Toxic for humans
Toxicity Toxic for humans, toxic for pets
Watering Needs Low

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Customer Reviews
5.0 Based on 46 Reviews
5 ★
98% 
45
4 ★
2% 
1
3 ★
0% 
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2 ★
0% 
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0% 
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Filter Reviews:
EV
01/10/2020
Evangelina V.
United States United States

I just received it and

I just received it and it is in excellent condition and an excellent plant. Evangelina Vives

M
07/07/2020
Ming
United States United States

Just like in the picture

I received a plant look just like the one shown on the page. The whole plant is healthy, leaves are green no burn and they are all attached thru shipment. It’s been 3 weeks since and still look great! Thank you.

Planet Desert  Review
VH
07/20/2020
Virginia H.
United States United States

Portulaca molokiniensis

As with ALL your plants, beautiful, healthy, and packaged right. Love it.

RW
10/01/2020
Robin W.
United States United States

Lovely plants and great customer service

Our first Portulaca Molokiniensis arrived on a Friday evening in bad shape - broken stem, yellow leaves - nothing like the picture. I sent pix to Planet Desert and by Monday morning I received an email telling me a replacement was en route. There were also instructions about trimming the broken plant and giving it sunshine and water. By the time the second Portulaca arrived a few days later the first one was already bursting with new life - four new budding leaves! The second plant arrived in good shape and now I have two lovely plants. Highly recommend Planet Desert!

WY
01/23/2021
William Y.
United States United States

Love it!

Fast and delicate shipping. Great quality specimens.

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