Sea Purslane
NameSea Purslane
Species NameSesuvium portulacastrum
Common NameSea Purslane
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuressucculent stem
Foliage Typesucculent leaves
Height (cm)15
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant pink-purple flower, thick succulent foliage, highly tolerant to saline environments and often used as groundcover.
Description
This specimen features a vibrant pink-purple flower with five delicate petals and a dense cluster of bright magenta stamens. The flower is surrounded by thick, succulent green leaves, characteristic of the salt-tolerant sea purslane plant. While not typically cultivated as a bonsai, its hardy nature could allow for creative styling.
