Oxalis bowiei 'Amarantha'
Native to South Africa, Oxalis bowiei ‘Amarantha’ is commonly known as ‘Cape shamrock’. Bright green and deeply lobed foliage can grow up to 20cm tall, spreading to as wide as 35cm. Small fuchsia pink flowers emerge on thin stalks during the growing season, opening in the day time and closing at night.
Watering
In S/S water when 30% of the top soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 50%. Can go dormant during winter.
Light requirements
Bright, indirect.
Feed
Use a houseplant fertiliser every 2 - 4 weeks from April - October.
Repotting
Repot roughly every 1-1.5 years. Use a well draining house plant compost with added draining medium like perlite.
Pot size / height
See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens' height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens' height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.
Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.
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