Oksana will thrive in bright, indirect light. But watch out as direct sun may burn her leaves.
Allow her top two inches of soil to dry out before watering again. Let her completely dry out in the winter to avoid overwatering.
You can feed her every 1-2 months in the spring and summer.
Botanical name
Oxalis triangularis
Nickname
Shamrock; Purple shamrock; False shamrock; Love plant
Plant type
Indoor; evergreen perennial
Air purifying?
Yes
Plant height (including pot)
20-30cm
Pet/baby safe?
Toxic if ingested
Nursery pot size
12cm
The Oxalis was given its common name, false shamrock, because its leaves are shaped similar to a shamrock clover leaf. If you’re up early enough you’ll see those leaves relax at sunrise, to collect all the day’s rays, and close again at night to conserve moisture.
Native to South America, the Oxalis plant grows in a variety of different colours in the wild. We think this version is the most striking, with beautiful light purple variegation on the upper side of the leaf against a deep, autumnal purple. If you're lucky it will grow lilac edible flowers on long delicate stems in the spring and summer.
To keep your plant happy, give it a spot somewhere that gets bright, indirect light and water it whenever the top two inches of soil feel dry. You should also give it a feed with liquid fertiliser once every few months in spring and summer.
Care tip:
Oxalis will start to lose their leaves and go into dormancy towards the end of summer, like a daffodil. Don't worry, stop watering and allow the leaves to die back, water it a little until you see new growth appear again.
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