How much humidity does Oxalis Megalorrhiza like?

Oxalis Megalorrhiza doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Oxalis Megalorrhiza?

Oxalis Megalorrhiza does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Oxalis Megalorrhiza?

Oxalis Megalorrhiza grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Which region is Oxalis Megalorrhiza native to?

Oxalis Megalorrhiza is native to Worldwide .

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Q: How often should I water my Oxalis Megalorrhiza?

Oxalis Megalorrhiza prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my Oxalis Megalorrhiza need?

Oxalis Megalorrhiza requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Also known as

Galapagos Sorrel, Galapagos Sorrel and Fleshy Yellow Sorrel

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Oxalis megalorrhiza

Genus

Oxalis

Family

Oxalidaceae

Order

Oxalidales

How to care for Oxalis Megalorrhiza

Water

How often to water your Oxalis Megalorrhiza

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

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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.

Phoenix, Arizona

48% Low

Growing Oxalis Megalorrhiza in Phoenix right now

Plant growth potential is currently medium 👌

February 6th, 2023

Sunlight energy as measured by “net radiation” in Phoenix is currently medium 👌.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determini…

Sunlight will increase by 31% ☀️

February 3rd, 2023

Phoenix is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!

The amount of sunlight in Phoenix is expected to increase by 31% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 13.4 megajoules of energy per m² per…

Daylight will increase by 1.0 hours 📈

February 6th, 2023

This month, Phoenix is getting an average of 9.4 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 9.7% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 11.0 total hours of dayl…

Light needs and placement for plant Oxalis Megalorrhiza: 1ft from a window

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

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Phoenix, Arizona ⛅.

Oxalis Megalorrhiza does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Oxalis Megalorrhiza

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Oxalis Megalorrhiza: 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 Megalorrhiza after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

When to repot Oxalis Megalorrhiza

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

February 3rd, 2023

The growing potential in Phoenix is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to repot…