Purple Shamrock Oxalis Triangularis
Often called a false shamrock, this plant isn’t a clover at all, but is commonly seen during March to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Their triangular, three petaled, purple foliage is mottled with lavender and the leaves appear to float above a thin green stem. Oxalis grow from a rhizome and have a bulb-like or tuberous root system. They go through a dormant period once a year and may thin out or drop leaves during summer months. Cut back on watering during this time and let plant “rest” and it will be followed by another active growing period when temps cool.
>>Fun fact: Their leaves move with the time of day! When it is bright, the leaves lay flat open and when it is dark, they fold into themselves, similar to prayer plants.
Light: Very bright filtered light indoors or shadier bright light outside
Water: Regular watering once the soil has dried about halfway: Approx once a week
Soil: Well draining, light weight potting mix. Additives could include perlite
Bloom: Trumpet shaped pink flower clusters form during spring and summer
Propagate: When a mature plant is dormant (but right before the growing season) rhizomes or tubers can be separated. Gently break apart each bulb and plant into a new pot.
Available in 6" pot
*Plants ship bare root