little hogweed

Little hogweed enjoys frequent, light watering. For best results, water this plant twice a week with around 1/4 cup of water each time. Allow the soil to dry out slightly in between waterings, as this plant does not like to sit in overly wet soil. Additionally, it can benefit from a light misting of water if the air is particularly dry. When watering, make sure to apply water directly to the soil and not to the leaves.

Little hogweed thrives in sun and should be provided with 6-8 hours of direct sunlight every day for best results. Sunlight should be in the mid-morning to late afternoon range, with a few hours of lightly-screened shade during the hottest afternoon period. This highly tolerant plant can even handle some full-day sun in cooler months when temperatures are moderate. During summer months, provide plentiful morning and evening shade to avoid the plant's leaves from burning or wilting.

Little hogweed (Portulaca oleracea) should be pruned regularly and lightly throughout the growing season. For best results, pruning should be done in the late spring or early summer, when the plant begins to produce vigorous stems. Pruning should be done in a "haircut" style, lightly removing just the uppermost growth. This helps the plant retain an attractive low, spreading form and encourages branching. Pruning should be done with sharp, clean shears and should leave the base of the plant as intact as possible. If cuts are made too deeply or if too much foliage is removed, the plant may be damaged and will require extra time to recover. To ensure vigorous regrowth, prune little hogweed on a regular schedule of every 2 or 3 weeks throughout its growing period.