Sesuvium portulacastrum (Sea Purslane / Shoreline Seepweed)

Sesuvium portulacastrum, commonly known as Sea Purslane or Shoreline Seepweed, is a hardy, salt-tolerant succulent groundcover ideal for coastal and arid landscapes. With its fleshy, green to purplish leaves and small pink-purple star-shaped flowers, it thrives in extreme conditions, providing reliable groundcover and erosion control in tough environments.

Key Features:

• Thick, succulent leaves with a spreading, mat-forming habit

• Small, vibrant pink to purple flowers bloom seasonally

• Highly salt-tolerant—perfect for coastal and saline soils

• Drought- and heat-tolerant once established

• Excellent for erosion control and soil stabilization

Ideal For:

• Coastal gardens and beachfront properties

• Saline soil and arid landscapes

• Erosion-prone slopes and embankments

• Groundcover in water-wise or xeriscape gardens

Growing Tips:

• Soil: Thrives in sandy, well-drained, or saline soils

• Watering: Very low water needs after establishment

• Sunlight: Full sun is best for compact growth and flowering

• Maintenance: Minimal upkeep; occasional trimming helps control spread

Why Choose Sesuvium portulacastrum from Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries?
At Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries, our Sesuvium portulacastrum is expertly grown for durability, resilience, and rapid establishment. Whether you’re landscaping a coastal area, stabilizing sandy soil, or creating a sustainable, low-maintenance groundcover, this tough succulent delivers reliable coverage and natural beauty.