About
A sprawling perennial with edible, fleshy, red or yellow tubers, fleshy stems, and green or purple, trifoliate leaves. Small clusters of yellow, funnel-shaped flowers, 2cm across, are produced 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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitTrailing
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Native toChile
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in peat-free, loam-based potting compost with added grit in bright, filtered light and low humidity. Can stand outside in frost-free months
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationSeparate and replant tubers in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to vine weevil
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free