four-leaved pink sorrel
Also known as: good luck leaf; good luck plant; lucky clover
A spreading herbaceous perennial up to 10cm in height when in flower, with clover-like green leaves and a dark brown band towards the base of each heart-shaped leaflet. Bright pink funnel-shaped flowers appear from spring to early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- four-leaved pink sorrel (Oxalis tetraphylla)
- Genus
- Oxalis
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of four-leaved pink sorrel
Distribution map
Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of four-leaved pink sorrel
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four-leaved pink sorrel care guide
- Medium moisture while leafy, dry soil in winter dormancy phase
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Medium moisture while leafy, dry soil in winter dormancy phase
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak bulb fertilizer biweekly spring until leaf dieback begins
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, nutrient poor 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 rust diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails outdoors
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