{"product_id":"oxalis-triangularis-purple-shamrock","title":"Oxalis triangularis - Purple Shamrock","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe deep purple of this Oxalis is striking on any windowsill. The distinctive leaf shape which gives it both its Latin species name, triangularis, and its common name, 'Shamrock', also add to its visual appeal. At the end of each upright stem is a trio of triangular purple leaves, and in spring and summer they may also be accompanied by flower stems topped with pale purple blooms. The leaves fold back and close overnight, to open again with the next sunrise, adding to the plant's personality. And don't be too concerned if it looks a bit smaller over winter - Oxalis can lose their foliage in colder weather but they have tiny storage organs called corms (like little bulbs) which can hide over winter to grow again in spring. Give this semi-succulent a bright spot and not too much water and watch it grow, move and flourish in your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eOxalis triangularis\u003c\/em\u003e (bitter triangular-leaved plant)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSynonyms: \u003cem\u003eAcetosella triangularis, Acetosella oxyptera, Acetosella papilionacea, Acetosella regnellii, Oxalis regnellii, Oxalis triangularis\u003c\/em\u003e ssp. \u003cem\u003epapilionacea, Oxalis truncata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eFirst named in 1825, this plant has held its current classification for 200 years. A number of publications have given it different scientific names over the years, but Oxalis triangularis remains the accepted name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFalse Shamrock, Purple Shamrock, Purple Wood Sorrel, Purple Butterfly, Love Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to South America, this plant grows naturally in Brazil, Northern Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Peru\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA spot with bright, indirect light is good for the Oxalis, but it will love you even more if it gets a few hours of morning or evening sun. Harsh midday sunbeams can scorch its foliage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep the soil relatively moist in the growing season, watering when the top inch has dried out; decrease the frequency in autumn and winter for its dormancy period and make sure it does not sit soggy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAverage household humidity is fine, as long as your Oxalis isn't too close to a heater which will dry it out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChoose a well-draining but moisture retentive soil; a mix with added bark or coir, or one designed for Alocasias, will help prevent root rot. Repot every three years as the plant grows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTemperature should ideally be between 18-24°C- make sure it doesn't drop below 12°C in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans when consumed in large amounts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eOxalis\u003c\/em\u003e grows from tubers in its root system; you can separate these tubers to split the plant into a few different pots and share or spread your plant around. This is best done when the plant is dormant in winter, but can be done at any time as long as you're gentle with its roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"10.5cm","offer_id":55369741599101,"sku":"2877670699371","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":55369741631869,"sku":"4877670699371","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/oxalis-triangularis-purple-shamrock-830565.jpg?v=1740108338","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/oxalis-triangularis-purple-shamrock","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}