How do you care for oxalis Vulcanicola?
Easily grown in well-drained soils in sun to part shade. Oxalis vulcanicola is semi-succulent, so the plant is impressively drought-tolerant. Self-cleaning, no deadheading necessary. This Oxalis is perennial in hardiness zones 9-11, but treated as an annual in cooler areas.
Is Zinfandel Oxalis a perennial?
Fast growing, Oxalis vulcanicola ‘Zinfandel’ is a tender perennial, usually grown as an annual, forming a lush mound of velvety, deep burgundy, clover-like leaves. Easy to grow, this Oxalis looks great cascading out of containers or window boxes.
Why is my oxalis leggy?
Is your Oxalis triangularis leggy or sparse? If it is, chances are that it is not receiving enough light. I find that only indirect light indoors is not sufficient in many cases. Your plant will still grow, but not as full.
Should you cut back oxalis?
Pruning oxalis triangularis is actually very easy, and it doesn’t take long to do maintenance. Remove spent flower stalks once the blooms fade. With clean pruning shears, you can snip off the stalk down at the plant’s base. In the summer, your plant may begin to go dormant.
Will oxalis survive winter?
Oxalis plants grow prolifically during warm weather but are not winter hardy. That means after the first frost, it’s time to dig them and store them.
Where is Oxalis spiralis native to?
The species Oxalis spiralis is native to Central and South America, ranging from Chiapas to Peru and this subspecies, Oxalis spiralis ssp. vulcanicola, ranges from El Salvador, through Costa Rica into Panama where it grows in evergreen montane forests from 4,600 to nearly 11,00 feet.
Is Oxalis oregana sun or shade tolerant?
Oxalis oregana can endure deep shade and compete with tree roots. The sun loving varieties can provide a very attractive green carpet, either alone or as an understory planting. Varieties of O. spiralis make surprisingly effective spillers for a feature container, providing splashes of gold, orange, or burgundy.
Are Oxalis easy to take care of?
Oxalis species are very easy to care for. When planning where to plant a particular genus, there are two important factors to consider—whether it is a summer- or winter-dormant type, and whether the plant requires sun or shade.
How do you plant Oxalis bulbs?
When planning where to plant a particular genus, there are two important factors to consider—whether it is a summer- or winter-dormant type, and whether the plant requires sun or shade. During their normal growing season Oxalis require light, regular watering; plant in fertile, well-drained soil to protect bulbs from rot.