The Oxalis purpurea likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.
The ultimate plant care guide for the Oxalis purpurea (Wood Sorrels)
Are you interested in learning how to take care of your new Oxalis purpurea (Wood Sorrels) plant? Then you've come to the right place! This ultimate guide is here to teach you all the best tricks and tips for looking after your Wood Sorrels. From watering schedules to fertilizing, this guide has it all.
To give you the best chance to take care of this plant, I've broken down the caring process into a few different steps. These steps give you the most in-depth information to teach you everything you need to know about caring for your plant.
Summary of Oxalis purpurea care
Find out what the Oxalis purpurea prefers when it comes to its plant care. These are the most important parts of taking care of the Oxalis purpurea!
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Watering your Oxalis purpurea
- The Oxalis purpurea likes to be watered occasionally, but also needs to soil to dry out slightly. Water when the top of the soil has dried out.
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Sunlight for your Oxalis purpurea
- The Oxalis purpurea does best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect sunlight. This spot is always bright but never gets direct sunlight.
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Fertilizing your Oxalis purpurea
- The Oxalis purpurea should be fertilizing once at the beginning of spring and once at the beginning of the summer for optimal growth.
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Soil for your Oxalis purpurea
- The Oxalis purpurea likes to be watered when the top of the soil is dry, so use a soil mix that drains excess moisture quickly and holds onto some moisture for a few days.
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Temperature for the Oxalis purpurea
- The Oxalis purpurea prefers a spot that consistently stays between 16 - 24°C (60 - 75°F).
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Propagating the Oxalis purpurea
- To propagate the Oxalis purpurea, you can remove seeds / bulbs from the parent plant and grow the baby Oxalis purpurea's into an adult plant.
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Repotting the Oxalis purpurea
- You should repot your Oxalis purpurea once every 1 year(s). This helps your Oxalis purpurea to stay healthy for many years.
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Difficulty of Oxalis purpurea plant care
- The Oxalis purpurea is not the best plant for beginners, but also not very difficult to take care of.
If you have an Oxalis purpurea in your home, you're lucky to have such a beautiful and vibrant plant! Taking care of this plant isn't complicated. With the right amount of sunlight, water, and fertilizer, your Oxalis purpurea will grow strong and healthy.
Want to know more? Our ultimate guide can teach you everything you need to know about caring for your Oxalis purpurea. We'll cover all the basics - like how much sunlight it needs, what kind of watering schedule is best, when to fertilize, plus plenty of helpful tips and tricks that will keep your plant growing happily! So don't wait any longer - get started taking great care of your Oxalis purpurea today!
Scientific classification of Oxalis purpurea
Plants go by many names, but it can become confusing very quickly if you're talking about different plants with the same nickname. That's why I'm including the scientific name of the plant, so we're all on the same page!
| Classification | Name |
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| Species | Oxalis purpurea |
Frequently asked questions
The Oxalis purpurea does best in a spot where it gets bright, indirect sunlight. This spot is always bright but never gets direct sunlight.
The Oxalis purpurea should be fertilizing once at the beginning of spring and once at the beginning of the summer for optimal growth.
The Oxalis purpurea likes to be watered when the top of the soil is dry, so use a soil mix that drains excess moisture quickly and holds onto some moisture for a few days.
The Oxalis purpurea prefers a spot that consistently stays between 16 - 24°C (60 - 75°F).
To propagate the Oxalis purpurea, you can remove seeds / bulbs from the parent plant and grow the baby Oxalis purpurea's into an adult plant.
You should repot your Oxalis purpurea once every 1 year(s). This helps your Oxalis purpurea to stay healthy for many years.
The Oxalis purpurea is not the best plant for beginners, but also not very difficult to take care of.
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