Plant Care Oxalis herrerae

Oxalis herrerae

Reviewed by: | Last Updated: 01/24/2023

Taxonomy

Oxalis herrerae
Oxalis
Oxalidaceae
Oxalidales

How to care for Oxalis herrerae

Water

How often to water your Oxalis herrerae

Water needs for Oxalis herrerae
0.5 cups
every 9

Oxalis herrerae needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Oxalis herrerae

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Oxalis herrerae in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Oxalis herrerae: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Oxalis herrerae love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Oxalis herrerae does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Oxalis herrerae in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Oxalis herrerae

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Oxalis herrerae: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Oxalis herrerae after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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Care Summary for Oxalis herrerae

Oxalis herrerae

Oxalis herrerae


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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