Oxalis Stricta
Also known as
Common yellow oxalis, Common yellow oxalis, European wood-sorrel, Oxalis stricta, Common yellow woodsorrel, Yellow woodsorrel, Upright yellow-sorrel, Lemon clover, Sourgrass and Oxalis stricta
Taxonomy
Oxalis fontana
Oxalis
Oxalidaceae
Oxalidales

How to care for Oxalis Stricta
How often to water your Oxalis Stricta

every 9
Oxalis Stricta 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 Common yellow oxalis in your home

a window
Oxalis Stricta love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Oxalis Stricta does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Oxalis Stricta in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Oxalis Stricta

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 Stricta after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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My newest addition to my oxalis collection "oxalis tetraphylla" "Iron cross clover" "lucky clover" so many names but one beautiful leaf pattern can't wait to update yall when she gets bigger
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Leaf on a flower? My oxalis has what I can only assume grown a leaflet on a flower stalk is this a thing ?
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My shamrock plant has white spots on the leaves, does anyone know what this is from? #PurpleShamrocks
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Is there a way to save my purple shamrocks. I’ve had them since I was a child and I take care of them but they always look bad and I’m Irish and believe in having them for good luck in my house.
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I live in Toronto where it is now winter. My Shamrock (purple Shamrock type but two coloured) started getting pale leaves, stopped putting out new growth (this was a very full flourishing plant) and I read online that I should pull back on watering, let it go dormant and put it somewhere darker rather than bright. First I’d appreciate any confirmation or correction on my steps. Second, the Greg app is telling me to put into more light and I’m wondering if the app refines instructions for the seasons where they live. If my Shamrock needs to go dormant your instructions are way off…pls advise so I know that the care instructions are accurate for location and season. Thanks.
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My plant is very dry!☹️ what should I do????? Can you guys give me suggestions please? That would help a lot , also sorry for writing so late
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I repotted this not necessarily into a bigger or better pot, but I needed the terracotta pots that it was in for another plant. I also moved it away farther away from the window but gave him a grow light. I think he is digging it!
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You guys!!! Check this out! DD3’s friend just came over for dinner (I’m making corned beef and cabbage) and she brought a hostess gift of a SHAMROCK plant!!! ☘️ #TheHubster and I have never seen one in person; we were all 👀 👀!! So stinking excited about this little lass!! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #CoolPlants #Shamrock #HisLobster
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any tips for a new owner??
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Mine is wilting!! What do I do? #JointedWoodsorrel
Care Summary for Oxalis Stricta
Oxalis Stricta
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
