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4.8 out of 5 (78 experiences)


About Purple Shamrocks
Purple Shamrocks is a super popular houseplant šæ that is isnāt challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as a fast grower and easy to bloom with a whopping 7445 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!š
Purple Shamrocks likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Purple Shamrocks belongs to the Oxalis genus, and is native to Colorful.
ā ļø Purple Shamrocks 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 triangularis
Oxalis
Oxalidaceae
Oxalidales
Also known as
False Shamrock Plant, Love Plant, Purple Wood Sorrel, Oxalis regnelli, False Shamrock and Shamrock Plant

How to care for Purple Shamrocks
How often to water your Purple Shamrocks

every 9
Purple Shamrocks needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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 Shamrocks in your home

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

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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Purple Shamrocks after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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My plant is very dry!ā¹ļø 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 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 Iād appreciate any confirmation or correction on my steps. Second, the Greg app is telling me to put into more light and Iām wondering if the app refines instructions for the seasons where they live. If my Shamrock needs to go dormant your instructions are way offā¦pls advise so I know that the care instructions are accurate for location and season. Thanks.
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Is there a way to save my purple shamrocks. Iāve had them since I was a child and I take care of them but they always look bad and Iām Irish and believe in having them for good luck in my house.
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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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How do I beef this plant up How do I make this plant more full and should I leave till next spring to do so?
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My sister gave me some of her clover plant about 3weeks ago and for the past 2 weeks it is now drooping. Why? #PurpleShamrocks
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Help! Why is she so droopy! #PurpleShamrocks
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My plant says itās called a swan tail and is more green than purple, is it the same plant #PurpleShamrocks
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Please help. What does my little plant need? The leaves are starting to brown on the ends. #PurpleShamrocks
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Why is my purple shamrocks stems starting to droop? #PurpleShamrocks
Care Summary for Purple Shamrocks
Purple Shamrocks
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say












I love my shamrocks! They are a bulb plant and bloom extremely easy. I have new sprouts about every week, a flower once month. We are now getting into the colder months and it still is not dormant! If you decided to give them a "rain bath" the leaves can brown/break, so be careful!








I love waking up and going to see my butterflies. They are so happy, fully open and ready for the day. Itās just an overall fun plant. The butterflies range in color for me. Some are a deep purple, others are a dark lime green and some are even a mixture of both but faded as if bleached. The flowers are absolutely adorable and also open and close at night.







One of the first plants I purchased back in 2019. Still going strong almost 2 years later! I have propagated this plant a couple times and given the babies as a gift to other family members once they were ready to set out on their own! Itās a strong, stubborn little thing!




