Friday, April 22, 2011

Oxalis regnelli 'Atropurpurea'

Scientific Name: Oxalis regnelli 'Atropurpurea'
Synonym: Acetosella regnellli
Common Name:Variegated Purple Oxalis
Family Name: Polygonaceae
Origin: Argentina, Bolivia & Paraguay



PLANT CARE

Water: Medium
Light: Partial sun, partial shade
Soil: Well drained

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Form: Prostrate (0.15cm H x 0.15 cm W)  
Plant Uses: Foliage plant, hanging pot
Special Features: Attractive foliage and flower



More information on how to grow the plant, click here.

4 comments :

  1. Reading your Plant Care, I realize that I'll need to change the soil in my pot. My oxalis isn't doing too well...glad you posted and shared the link. Your plant looks beautiful!

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    1. After the plant flowers it tend to take a 'rest'. Maybe yours are resting Kanak.

      Earlier, I transplanted a few 'resting' bulbs to a new shallow pot with new soil and let them receive a little more sun. The result, as you can see it from the photo in MGF Fb, it is growing quite well ;-)

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  2. The green variety grows in acidic soil, wild in Oregon..... what type of soil does this type require...? It is very pretty... :)

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    1. Barbara, tq :-) I just use the normal store bought potting soil. Otherwise just mix equal parts of sand and black soil. Thanks for sharing what the green variety likes! Now I know what to do when I grow the green variety next time.

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