Oxalis triangularis Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
False shamrock (Oxalis triangularis) is a perennial plant suited to USDA climate zones 8a-11. This plant belongs to the Oxalidaceae family, which is very interesting because its leaves will fold at night when disturbed, and when exposed to sunlight, the leaves will fold. This unique plant has gorgeous and eye-catching flowers. Usually, the leaves are white or pale red, which also generally close at night.
Common Name |
False Shamrock
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Plant Type
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Bulbs
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Oxalis triangularis
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Genus
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Oxalis
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Family
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Oxalidaceae
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Order
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Oxalidales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Oxalis triangularis Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Oxalis triangularis.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Oxalis triangularis needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Oxalis triangularis needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Oxalis triangularis Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Oxalis triangularis to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Oxalis triangularis to thrive is between 50% and 70%. |
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Oxalis triangularis Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Oxalis triangularis. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Oxalis triangularis plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Oxalis triangularis Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Oxalis triangularis plant. |
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Maximum Height |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
White
Red Wine
Purple
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Oxalis triangularis toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant can be poisonous if ingested by pets. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
Patio And Containers
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Oxalis triangularis Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Oxalis triangularis, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
summer
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Oxalis triangularis Native Region |
Find out where the Oxalis triangularis plant originated. |
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Country |
Brazil
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