purpleleaf false shamrock

How to Grow and Care for purpleleaf false shamrock

purpleleaf false shamrock · Oxalis triangularis subsp. papilionacea

Can be grown year-round in a cool greenhouse or conservatory or a cool room indoors. Alternatively place outdoors in late spring to early autumn in partial shade. Bring indoors for the winter and provide cool, frost-free conditions. Requires a moisture retentive but well-drained soil mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould (or soil-less compost) and grit. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep barely moist when dormant in the winter

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing purpleleaf false shamrock

purpleleaf false shamrock
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Can be grown year-round in a cool greenhouse or conservatory or a cool room indoors. Alternatively place outdoors in late spring to early autumn in partial shade. Bring indoors for the winter and provide cool, frost-free conditions. Requires a moisture retentive but well-drained soil mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould (or soil-less compost) and grit. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep barely moist when dormant in the winter

How to Water purpleleaf false shamrock?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for purpleleaf false shamrock?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for purpleleaf false shamrock?

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What Soil Is Best for purpleleaf false shamrock?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for purpleleaf false shamrock?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize purpleleaf false shamrock?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune purpleleaf false shamrock?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate purpleleaf false shamrock?

Propagate by seed or division

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How to Transplant purpleleaf false shamrock?

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How to Care for purpleleaf false shamrock in Winter?

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How to Plant purpleleaf false shamrock?

Can be grown year-round in a cool greenhouse or conservatory or a cool room indoors. Alternatively place outdoors in late spring to early autumn in partial shade. Bring indoors for the winter and provide cool, frost-free conditions. Requires a moisture retentive but well-drained soil mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould (or soil-less compost) and grit. Water moderately when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Keep barely moist when dormant in the winter

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How to Repot purpleleaf false shamrock?

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How to Harvest purpleleaf false shamrock?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to rust diseases

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of purpleleaf false shamrock

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Attributes of purpleleaf false shamrock

Plant typeHouseplants · Bulbs · Conservatory Greenhouse
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitSuckering
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Scientific Classification

Species
Oxalis triangularis subsp. papilionacea
Genus
Oxalis
Family
Oxalidaceae
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