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Purple Shamrock.
Oxalis triangularis
Prononciation OK-suh-lis try-ANG-gyoo-luh-ris
Aussi appelée Wood Sorrel, false shamrock, purple shamrock
The Purple Shamrock is a charming, low-growing plant known for its unique, triangular, deep purple leaves that fold up at night and open again in the morning. It's a popular choice for adding a splash of color to windowsills and terrariums.
En un coup d'œil
- Care level
- Easy
- Plant type
- Perennial herb
- Light
- Partial Shade
- Indoor light
- bright-indirect
- Water
- Every 3 to 7 days
- Mature size
- Height: 6-12 inches, Spread: 6-12 inches
- Growth rate
- medium
- Hardiness
- USDA 8 to 11
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early autumn
Entretien
Provide bright, indirect light and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. The plant naturally goes through a dormant period where you can reduce watering significantly.
- Watering
- Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; reduce watering during dormancy.
- Feeding
- Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half every 2 months during the growing season.
- Pruning
- Remove any dead or yellowing leaves to maintain appearance and health.
- Repotting
- Repot when the plant becomes root-bound, typically every 1-2 years.
- Soil
- Well-draining potting mix
- Soil pH
- Slightly acidic to neutral (5.5-7.0)
- Temperature
- 15 to 24°C
- Humidity
- 40 to 60%
Sécurité
- Pets
- Can be mildly toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities due to oxalic acid.
Comment l'identifier
- Triangular, trifoliate leaves
- Deep purple to bronze coloration
- Leaves fold at night
- Small, delicate flowers
- Rhizomatous growth habit
- Height
- 0.15 to 0.3m
- Spread
- 0.15 to 0.3m
- Leaves
- Purple, Burgundy, Green (in some varieties), semi-evergreen
- Flowers
- Pink, White, 1 to 2cm
La cultiver
- Propagation
- Division, Cuttings
- When to plant
- Spring, Summer
Science
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
- Genus
- Oxalis
- Order
- Oxalidales
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
Au fil des saisons
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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