Purple Woodsorrel
About Purple Woodsorrel
Purple Woodsorrel is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Purple Woodsorrel likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Purple Woodsorrel belongs to the Oxalis genus, and is native to Temperate Southern Africa.
⚠️ Purple 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 purpurea
Oxalis
Oxalidaceae
Oxalidales
How to care for Purple Woodsorrel
How often to water your Purple Woodsorrel
every 9
Purple 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 Purple Woodsorrel in your home
a window
Purple Woodsorrel love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Purple Woodsorrel does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Purple Woodsorrel in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Purple 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 Purple 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 Purple Woodsorrel
Purple 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.