Water
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering during winter dormancy. Ensure good drainage to prevent excess moisture buildup.
Also known as Shrubby Oxalis
Shrubby Woodsorrel (Oxalis frutescens) is a spreading perennial herb with clover-like leaves and delicate white to pink flowers, thriving in full sun to partial shade.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered sunlight. Protect from intense direct sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Average Room
50% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 18-24°C. Protect from frost.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed during growing season, reduce in cooler months.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Reduce watering during winter dormancy. Ensure good drainage to prevent excess moisture buildup.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any leggy or dead stems. Light pinching of the tips can promote branching. Pruning is best done after flowering to avoid removing potential blooms.
Propagate by stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining potting mix. Keep moist and in a warm, bright location. It can also be propagated from seed.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one. Repotting is best done in spring before new growth begins.
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Where Shrubby Woodsorrel (Oxalis frutescens) 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 frutescens |
Similar in genus Oxalis
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