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Wood sorrel.
Oxalis acetosella
Prononciation ok-SAL-iss ass-eh-toe-SELL-ah
Aussi appelée Common wood sorrel, European wood-sorrel, Irish shamrock
This charming little plant is a woodland native that loves cool, shaded spots. It features delicate, clover like leaves that fold up at night. You will enjoy its dainty white flowers that bloom in the spring.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Moyenne
- Type de plante
- Perennial
- Lumière
- Partial shade to full shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière moyenne
- Arrosage
- Tous les 3 à 7 jours
- Taille adulte
- 6 inches
- Croissance
- Moyenne
Entretien
Keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged to mimic its natural forest floor environment. Watch for wilting leaves, which often signal that the soil has dried out too much. Provide plenty of humidity and avoid harsh, direct sun that might scorch its tender foliage.
- Arrosage
- Keep the soil damp to the touch but avoid letting it sit in standing water.
- Engrais
- Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the active growing season.
- Taille
- Trim away any yellowing or dead foliage to keep the plant looking tidy.
- Rempotage
- Repot in the spring if the plant becomes crowded or the soil loses its structure.
- Sol
- Humus rich, well draining soil
- pH du sol
- Acidic
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant contains soluble calcium oxalates which can be toxic to cats and dogs if ingested in large quantities.
Comment l'identifier
- Three heart shaped leaflets
- Leaves fold at night
- Delicate white veined flowers
- Low growing creeping habit
Science
- Famille
- Oxalidaceae
- Genre
- Oxalis
- Ordre
- Oxalidales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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