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purpleleaf false shamrock

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O. triangularis subsp. papilionacea is a deciduous, winter-dormant, frost-tender bulbous plant, producing purple foliage from spring to autumn and white to pale-pink starry flowers in summer

Scientific classification

Species: purpleleaf false shamrock (Oxalis triangularis subsp. papilionacea)
Genus: Oxalis
Family: Oxalidaceae

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Toxicity: Houseplants · Bulbs · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Suckering
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of purpleleaf false shamrock

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of purpleleaf false shamrock

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purpleleaf false shamrock care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Partial shade
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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 or division

Growing

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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