Purple Shamrock (Oxalis)
Scientific name : Oxalis triangularis
💡 Express care tip:
The Purple Shamrock loves soft light and closes its leaves like a butterfly at night. Water as soon as the surface of the soil becomes dry.
Frequent Symptoms & Problems for Purple Shamrock (Oxalis)
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Purple Shamrock (Oxalis) : Yellow Leaves (Chlorosis)
Oxalis triangularis, known for its light-loving purple foliage, grows from rhizomes. A yellowing of the foliage often indicates a water imbalance or the beginning of its summer or winter rest period.
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis) : Dry or Brown Leaf Edges
Although its root system is tuberous, the aerial parts of the Oxalis dry out quickly in the event of too low humidity or a severe lack of water.
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis) : Soft or Drooping Leaves
The leaves of Oxalis open and close depending on the light (nyctinasty). However, permanently soft and drooping stems indicate water collapse.
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