About
A clump-forming perennial to 20cm with mid-green leaves composed of three, fishtail-shaped leaflets. Small clusters of pink flowers appear in summer.
About the genus
Oxalis can be annuals or perennials, with fibrous, bulbous or rhizomatous rootstocks, palmately divided leaves and funnel-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers that mostly close in dull weather and at night
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs, Herbaceous Perennial, Houseplants
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesHouseplants, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrows from a scaly bulb, but also produces fleshy storage roots, rhizomes and fibrous roots. Persistent, and able to spread quickly via bulbils if soil is disturbed so best confined to a container, though can also self seed. May be grown as a houseplant. See oxalis for more information
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by separating bulbils or propagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails outdoors
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to rust diseases