Portulaca is a succulent annual plant or short lived perennial. Its flowers vary in color from orange to red to pink. Flowers attract butterflies and bees. Thrives in full sun with regular moisture and well drained soil. Plants do not need much water. Water shallowly, dampening the first 4-6 cm of soil, whenever it dries out completely, their roots are close to the surface, making deep watering pointless. Feed your plant with a slow release fertilizer at the beginning of its growth period. General purpose fertilizer or compost should be used for in ground plants, and specific fertilizer for potted plants. Remove withered flowers after flowering.