Chilean wood sorrel
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A clump-forming, bulbous perennial with tuberous roots producing compact clusters of bright green, shamrock-like leaves. These appear in spring, then quickly die down, reappearing in late summer and autumn at the same time as the funnel-shaped, bright yellow flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- Chilean wood sorrel (Oxalis perdicaria)
- Genus
- Oxalis
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Bulbs · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Chilean wood sorrel
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Chilean wood sorrel
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Chilean wood sorrel care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown with moderate heat in late winter or early spring
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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