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It works with virtually all plant varieties, in all growing conditions. Plus, we offer our no-burn pledge when you use Osmocote as directed. Jan 12,  · Another recommendation is to fertilize with quarter-strength, water-soluble fertilizer each time you water your plant.

That means use just ¼ of the amount that the label recommends, and mix it with water. You can give this mixture to your orchid on a weekly basis here it's better to under-fertilize than over-fertilize). Jun 07,  · The plants tend to grow up to 8-inches tall, and they may spread as wide as 2-feet in diameter when mature. The spreading nature of the plant makes them a great choice for ground cover in flowerbeds.

The portulaca plant does well in flowerbeds or containers, and they like growing in hanging baskets on the patio as well.