Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: 3 lobed, bright green with bright yellow-gold veining. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Other: Blooms intermittently throughout the year; some oxalis will bloom all year if given enough light |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Uses: | Groundcover Dried Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All plants containing oxalic acid can be toxic to humans if enough is ingested. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets Bulbs Other: bulblets, tubers |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
MySecretIslandGarden | On April 27, 2023 | Transplanted Near Dracaena Sunray |
MySecretIslandGarden | On March 12, 2023 | Obtained plant GW |
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