Oksana

Oxalis triangularis

Shamrock; Purple shamrock; False shamrock; Love plant

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  Easy care
• 
  Bright light
• 
  Flowering

• Oksana likes...
  • 
    Bright light

    Oksana will thrive in bright, indirect light. But watch out as direct sun may burn her leaves.

  • 
    Light watering

    Allow her top two inches of soil to dry out before watering again. Let her completely dry out in the winter to avoid overwatering.

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    Feeding

    You can feed her every 1-2 months in the spring and summer.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Oxalis triangularis

  Nickname

  Shamrock; Purple shamrock; False shamrock; Love plant

  Plant type

  Indoor; evergreen perennial

  Air purifying?

  Yes

  Plant height (including pot)

  20-30cm

  Pet/baby safe?

  Toxic if ingested

  Nursery pot size

  12cm

• About Oxalis triangularis

  The Oxalis was given its common name, false shamrock, because its leaves are shaped similar to a shamrock clover leaf. If you’re up early enough you’ll see those leaves relax at sunrise, to collect all the day’s rays, and close again at night to conserve moisture.

  Native to South America, the Oxalis plant grows in a variety of different colours in the wild. We think this version is the most striking, with beautiful light purple variegation on the upper side of the leaf against a deep, autumnal purple. If you're lucky it will grow lilac edible flowers on long delicate stems in the spring and summer.

  To keep your plant happy, give it a spot somewhere that gets bright, indirect light and water it whenever the top two inches of soil feel dry. You should also give it a feed with liquid fertiliser once every few months in spring and summer.

  Care tip:

  Oxalis will start to lose their leaves and go into dormancy towards the end of summer, like a daffodil. Don't worry, stop watering and allow the leaves to die back, water it a little until you see new growth appear again.