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ItalianoPurple shamrock
Oxalis triangularis · Family Oxalidaceae
Also known as: oxalis triangularis, false shamrock, love plant
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 5 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
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Care
Where to put it
A bright windowsill where you can watch the leaves fold at night.
Light
Bright indirect light. It may go dormant if light is too low.
Watering
Water when the top of the compost is dry; stop if it dies back to rest.
About the plant
The purple shamrock has triangular, wine-coloured leaves that look like resting butterflies. It sprouts from small bulbs and produces delicate pale pink flowers. It is compact and great for pots in bright spots.
Origin
Native to Brazil and other South American countries, in grasslands and open woods.
What it likes
- Bright indirect light
- Water when the top dries
- Mild temperatures
What it dislikes
- Strong afternoon sun
- Soggy compost
- Excessive heat
Did you know?
Its leaves fold up at night and open in the morning, a movement called nyctinasty.
