The purple-leaf shamrock, Oxalis triangularis, is a low-growing foliage plant.
| Sr | Item name |
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| 1 | Purple Shamrock, Oxalis Triangularis – Plant |
| 2 | 4 inch (10 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
its popularity continues to grow. Indoors, it can fill a pot with rich, purple leaves and add a dash of color to the often green indoor plant world. It is actually multiple small plants that grow as a group from bulbs.
It has three purple heart-shaped leaves, which each have three sides, that sit symmetrically to one another at the end of every stem. The purple-leaf shamrock, Oxalis triangularis, is a low-growing foliage plant for the garden that also makes for an attractive indoor plant with rich, vibrant, purple leaves.
Plant Specifications
| Plant Height | 9 inch (23 cm) |
| Plant Spread | 5 inch (13 cm) |
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | False Shamrock, Purple Shamrock and Love Plant. |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 6-12 inch |
| Flower Colour | Light Pink |
| Bloom Time | Spring and summer. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy. |
Planting And Care
- It has minimal needs, but one thing it cannot tolerate is overly wet soils
- It is critical that the plant is in a container with a drain hole and is not overwatered.
- If this shamrock is exposed to temperatures above 80 degrees, it can wilt and go dormant.
- Outside, purple shamrocks are put into areas that are somewhat shaded.
Purple Shamrock Care
| Sunlight | Bright indirect light will give them the best leaf color. |
| Watering | Allow surface of soil to dry between waterings. |
| Soil | Any good potting mix. |
| Temperature | 55-65F/13-18C at night/not warmer than 75F/24C during the day. |
| Fertilizer | Feed every 2 weeks while plant is growing with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half. When blooming stops, feed every other month. |
Purple Shamrock Uses
Ornamental Use:
- Often they grow it in containers to adorn shaded patios, etc
- during the warm-weather months
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