Oxalis Triangularis
Learn how to easily care for this unique purple plant! Plus, important information about its dormancy period!
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Oxalis triangularis is also known as the purple shamrock plant and false shamrock plant because of its shamrock shape.
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How much light does
Oxalis triangularis need?
Give this plant bright to medium, indirect light and it will be happy!
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When should you water the purple shamrock plant?
When the top inch of the potting mix is dry. Make sure to feel the mix first!
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What kind of potting mix should you use?
Nothing fancy needed! All you need is a well-draining potting mix.
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Does Oxalis triangularis need extra humidity?
Nope! This plant prefers average humidity levels and does not need any additional humidity.
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Did you know Oxalis triangularis has a dormancy period?
It will go dormant after the growing season, but too-dry conditions can also trigger dormancy.
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You might think your plant is dying, but actually, dormancy is an important time when your plant can rest!
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When your Oxalis triangularis has completely died back into dormancy, you can remove any leftover dead foliage.
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Move it to a dark, cool area.
Now, it's time to let it rest. You don't need to water your Oxalis regularly during dormancy.
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The plant will rest for about a month, give or take.
Then, the bulbs will start to push out new growth!
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When new growth appears, put it back in bright, indirect light.
Start watering it again, starting with a little water and gradually increasing watering back to a normal level.
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Your plant is now out of dormancy!
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