Edible Purslane – Portulaca oleracea Live Plant Cuttings | Fresh Unrooted Cuttings | Living Mulch Groundcover | Food Forest Plant

Grow one of nature's most nutritious edible plants with these fresh live Edible Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) cuttings, ready for rooting and planting. Purslane is a fast-growing edible groundcover prized for its succulent leaves, mild lemony flavor, and exceptional nutritional value. Perfect for food forests, raised beds, containers, and permaculture gardens, this hardy plant also serves as a living mulch by helping retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and protect beneficial soil life. Easy to propagate and beginner-friendly, Purslane provides a continuous harvest of tender leaves and stems throughout the growing season. You will receive fresh, healthy cuttings similar in size and condition to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ Fresh live Edible Purslane cuttings
✔️ Healthy, unrooted cuttings
✔️ Ready for rooting and propagation
✔️ Edible living mulch plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Edible Purslane
Botanical Name: Portulaca oleracea
Plant Type: Edible annual succulent
Growth Stage: Unrooted cuttings
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining soil; adaptable to poor soils
Watering: Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 4–8 inches with spreading growth habit
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 4–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Place the cuttings directly into moist, well-draining soil and keep them evenly moist until roots develop. Harvest leaves and stems regularly to encourage fresh growth and maintain a dense, productive groundcover.