Plant Care Burgundy Shamrock

Burgundy Shamrock

Taxonomy

Oxalis triangularis 'Burgundy'
Oxalis
Oxalidaceae
Oxalidales

How to care for Burgundy Shamrock

💦 Water

How often to water your Burgundy Shamrock

Water needs for Burgundy Shamrock
0.5 cups
every 9

Burgundy Shamrock 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Burgundy Shamrock in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Burgundy Shamrock: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Burgundy Shamrock love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Burgundy Shamrock does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Burgundy Shamrock

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

Browse #Oxalis
💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Burgundy Shamrock 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.

Burgundy Shamrock Water Frequency →

Burgundy Shamrock Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Burgundy Shamrock 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 🏡.

Burgundy Shamrock Light Requirements →

Burgundy Shamrock Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Burgundy Shamrock 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. Burgundy Shamrock is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


💨 Humidity

Burgundy Shamrock 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.

Burgundy Shamrock Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Burgundy Shamrock 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!

Best Soil Mix for Burgundy Shamrock →

Best Pots for Burgundy Shamrock →

When and How to Successfully Repot Burgundy Shamrock →

What Are Healthy Burgundy Shamrock Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Burgundy Shamrock 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Burgundy Shamrock →


🌎 Native Region

Burgundy Shamrock is native to Worldwide.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Burgundy Shamrock, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Burgundy Shamrock

Burgundy Shamrock


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.

Trending in your area

Similar to Burgundy Shamrock

Discover rare plants