Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top 1-2 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering slightly during winter dormancy, but do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Oregon Wood-Sorrel · Oregon Woodsorrel
Redwood-sorrel (Oxalis oregana) is a low-growing, shade-loving groundcover native to coastal California and Oregon, featuring clover-like leaves and delicate white flower
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial Shade
50% intensity
Thrives in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Prefers evenly moist soil, allow top inch to dry slightly between waterings.
Moist, well-drained, humus-rich
50% intensity
Average Room Temperature
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C during the day and slightly cooler at night. Protect from frost.
Light Feed
25% intensity
Feed monthly during the growing season with diluted balanced liquid fertilizer. Reduce or stop in fall/winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water when the top 1-2 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering slightly during winter dormancy, but do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Prune sparingly to maintain shape and remove any dead or yellowing leaves. Trim back leggy stems to encourage bushier growth. This can be done anytime during the growing season.
Remove spent flowers to promote continued blooming and prevent self-seeding if undesired.
Propagate primarily through division of rhizomes in spring or early autumn. Gently separate the plant into smaller sections, ensuring each piece has roots and shoots.
Alternatively, seeds can be sown in spring, but division is generally more reliable and faster.
Repot every 1-2 years in spring, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat, perlite, and compost.
Refresh the soil to provide new nutrients.
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Where Redwood-Sorrel (Oxalis oregana) is found

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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Oxalidales |
| Family | Oxalidaceae |
| Genus | Oxalis |
| Species | Oxalis oregana |
Similar in genus Oxalis
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