Broadleaf Woodsorrel
Kiersten Rankel
Kiersten lives in New Orleans, LA and graduated with her masters degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Tulane University in 2019.
She has conducted or assisted on research studies covering trees such as the bald cypress, swamp maple, and water tupelo, as well as important marsh grasses including Juncus, Spartina, and Phragmites.
Kiersten is a certified Louisiana Master Naturalist and regularly volunteers with local community gardens and nonprofits to help restore critical ecosystems along the Gulf Coast.
About Broadleaf Woodsorrel
Broadleaf Woodsorrel is a popular houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Broadleaf Woodsorrel likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
⚠️ Broadleaf Woodsorrel is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Oxalis latifolia
Oxalis
Oxalidaceae
Oxalidales
Also known as
Garden pink-sorrel and Broadleaf woodsorrel
How to care for Broadleaf Woodsorrel
How often to water your Broadleaf Woodsorrel
every 9
Broadleaf Woodsorrel 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.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Broadleaf Woodsorrel in your home
a window
Broadleaf Woodsorrel love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Broadleaf Woodsorrel does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Broadleaf Woodsorrel in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Broadleaf Woodsorrel
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 Broadleaf Woodsorrel after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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What’s up with the leaves? Is it sun damage? I genuinely have no clue. No sign of pests and I only ever bottom water it. It is right by an eastern facing window and gets a few hours of morning sun.
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Hi guys I'm brand new to this app and I got it because I have stopped taking care of my plants and I didn't want to mess with because it is winter for us and I need help to keep them alive so please help me out.
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Repotting this plant When should they be repot it to a new pot.
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How do you propagate and when #PurpleShamrocks
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When is best time to propagate #PurpleShamrocks
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I need a lot of help with my plant not sure what to do can anyone help me #PurpleShamrocks
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Is this a good spot? I wanted to know if this is a good spot for my purple shamrocks. I just got her, and I don’t know much about the plant yet (only what I’ve googled today) + she seems a little dramatic. The plant was only $3 so I had to get her! 🤩 The window is west facing but she is behind a sheer curtain :) #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy #NewPlantMom #PlantCorner #FloweringPlants #FalseShamrock #PurpleShamrocks #help
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Hi. Maybe someone knows, what is wrong with the leaves, of this plant? #PurpleShamrocks
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OXALIS UPDATE: My darling triangula has been moved outside her blooms are really enjoying the natural light I plan on keeping her out until she stops blooming again #happyplants #oxalis #oxalistriangularis
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I am@obsessed with the green shamrock my@mom gave my for St. Patty’s. Her name is Siobhan. I’ve never cared for one before and apparently they go dormant during the summer. Anyone have any experience with that ?
Care Summary for Broadleaf Woodsorrel
Broadleaf Woodsorrel
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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