PURPLE SHAMROCK PLANT
Oxalis Triangularis, aka purple shamrock plants, are easy to grow houseplants that resemble their festive green relatives. These plants have dark purple leaves and produce small white to pink flowers. Active growth period between fall and spring.
Scientific Name: Oxalis Triangularis
Common Name: Purple shamrock plant, Fasle shamrock plant
Family: Oxalidaceae
Origin: South America
*This plant is considered toxic.
Light
Thrives in bright indirect light and can tolerate a few hours of direct sun as long as it's not harsh afternoon sun. Rotate pot for even growth.
Water
Water when the top inch of soil dries out. These plants like to be just barely moist without being soggy.
If leaves become brown or crispy, water more often. If leaves are yellow or mushy, water less often.
During dormancy, hold off on watering.
Tips
- Oxalis will produce small white flowers above the foliage.
- This plant needs a period of summer dormancy. Do not throw the plant away if it appears to have died. Provide a dark environment and withold watering and do not fertilize during this time. Bulbs should start to regrow after a few weeks to a few months. Active growing period is fall to spring.
- Fertilize regularly with a houseplant fertilizer during active growing period.
- Leaves will fold up at night.
Toxicity
This plant is considered toxic.