Comments on: Fabulous shamrock-like foliage of Oxalis triangularis

By: Ming Lau

Ming Lau — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:44:02 +0000

Where can I buy Oxalis triangularis in Singapore? I love the plant. Its really beautiful. Would any one want to give the bulb?

Ming Lau

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:21:10 +0000

Not good at all, James. It’s now left with just 2 leaves. Though one of them is a new shoot to show that the rhizome is still active, I’m more convinced that it’ll expire soon. Frankly, it’s hardly watered by us but gets showered by the frequent heavy rains that we’re experiencing this month… too much rain showers and insufficient sunlight is killing it gradually. I’ll probably follow your advice to dig out the rhizome and renew the soil or take the easy way out by loosening the soil to improve aeration, relocate it to a sheltered spot and hope for the best. Thanks for dropping by to share your experiences and impart some insights.

By: james

james — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:29:30 +0000

hi Jacq,

How is your Oxalis doing now?

In the beginning it appeared to be challenging to me. I had planted about 5 pots of Oxalis – just to be on the safe side.
One of the Oxalis appear to be disappearing – first signs were the withered leaves. I stopped watering it for 3-4 days and it spring back to life again after the 5th day of watering.

I doubt Oxalis go dormant here – if it appear to be going dormant – then quickly uproot the whole thing and check because the chances are the rootmass is getting rotten.
I thought it will eventually go dormant – but they seemed to be putting runners and taking more space on the pot.
Perhaps – its the watering – too much water kills, and often – it appears the faster you savage and reset the soil – the more you can savage them from root rot.

By: RJ

RJ — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:18:49 +0000

Hi Lindy! i’m from Singapore too. where can i get a oxalis? i saw it being grown by my professor in university and i want to get it because it looks so pretty!

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:30:48 +0000

Hi Dianne! Sorry, we're unable to provide answers to your enquiries as we're in tropical Malaysia. Hope someone reading here will be able to help. Nevertheless, you may want to hop over to Dave's Garden where many oxalis gardeners in temperate regions have shared their experiences... I'm pretty sure you'll get your answers over there. All the best to you.

By: Dianne Stevenson

Dianne Stevenson — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:46:54 +0000

I have been given a wonderful oxalis triangular. I have not idea how to care for this plant. I live in the mountains of Western North Carolina. It get cold in the winter and can get pretty hot in the summer. Can I plant this plant in ground in my area. What temperatures will it tolerate. Does it have to be grown in a pot and taken inside in the winter.

Thanks for any information you can give me.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:42:19 +0000

We’re delighted for you, Lindy… to have found your plant’s name and got a new plant. May your tlc be rewarded big time!

By: lindy from Singapore

lindy from Singapore — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 01:59:15 +0000

Am so happy I found the name! As most time I asked the seller, they told me its call butterfly plant! its not easy to find this plant in Singapore. Had successfully grown it for a year then it died. So sad…Few years passed and recently found it at a nursery with a tag and its name. But is still a very young plant. Been caring it dearly and waititng for it to grow up and bloom.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 14:09:36 +0000

Great to know you’ve nailed your plant’s ID, Venera! Hope your plants give you many more happy memories. Thanks for sharing your experiences here.

By: Venera

Venera — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:38:19 +0000

Hi,
I also finally found out the name of this plant today after about 10 years of having it. I saw it for the first time at my ex mother-in-law’s place in The Netherlandsa and fell in love with it. She gave me few roots which I took to my far homecountry Kyrgyzstan. After it grow I shared it with my mother and few sisters. Two and half years ago I moved to The Netherlands and last year on vacation to my Kyrgyzstan I took few roots back with me. Now I have it growing in my new home. Unfortunately my mother-in-law passed away few years ago and I decided that I will grow another pot if it and give to her husband as a remembering of her.

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By: wilma

wilma — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 02:20:42 +0000

hi does anyone know where to buy this plant in australia not sure if i can get it from overseas as it may be against quarantine rules

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:16:53 +0000

Thanks for sharing, John!

By: John of Coppell

John of Coppell — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:57:19 +0000

When we moved to our house in the Dallas, Texas area, the tiny backyard had some “design” features, including a fake mini-waterfall and a raised bed with some small shrubs and a small planting of Oxalis Triangularium (did I spell that right? It’s the purple stuff.) I cut down all the plantings, leveled the bed, tossed the waterfall, and scattered the soil over then yard, then put in a brick-in sand patio. The Oxalis T. has come up everywhere, even between the bricks, and has virtualy crowded out a planting of dwarf mondo grass, with virtually no encouragement. It grows in heavy clay soil, gets watered by sprinklers every day, and draws oohs and aahs from everyone who sees it. I don’t know if it has pread from seeds or from rhizomes, but it has proven to be a totally care-free, durable spreading plant. One of my numerous “accidental” successes in gardening. I am going to try to propagate it on purpose, but I doubt that I can improve on what nature has done.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 08:39:49 +0000

Wow! This is exciting garden news, Deva! Do keep us updated please! :)