Oxalis laciniata
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A clump-forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial species with fleshy grey-green foliage. Fragrant, violet-blue flowers with a darker centre appear from summer through to autumn. Ideal in an alpine house or as a houseplant
Scientific classification
- Species
- Oxalis laciniata (Oxalis laciniata)
- Genus
- Oxalis
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Oxalis laciniata
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Oxalis laciniata
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Oxalis laciniata care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown with moderate heat in late winter or early spring
Growing
Grow in well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun in a sheltered position, or in an alpine house in a mixture of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and vine weevil larvae
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