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Desert Horse Purslane

Trianthema portulacastrum, Aizoaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 9

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Desert CassiaSenna polyphylla
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator SharingNutrient Accumulation
Syrian Bean-caperZygophyllum fabago
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Giant PurslanePortulaca werdermannii

Both are succulent ground covers that compete intensively for space, water, and light resources

Namaqua SpekboomPortulacaria namaquensis

Portulacaceae family members can produce oxalic acid compounds that inhibit nearby plant growth

Uses

Functions

Soil ImprovementGround CoverEdible GreensSalt Tolerance

Edible Parts

LeavesYoung StemsSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Digestive DisordersKidney StonesSkin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Horse Purslane grow in?

Desert Horse Purslane grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Desert Horse Purslane?

Good companions for Desert Horse Purslane include Desert Cassia, Syrian Bean-caper.

Design guilds with Desert Horse Purslane and see companion relationships visually.

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