Oxalis macrantha — a medium houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Oxalis macrantha

Oxalis Macrantha

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A note from PlantMom

Creeping woodsorrel is fairly resistant to diseases and usually does not suffer from them. However, it can be affected by pests and illnesses present in its environment. These issues are typically minor. For care, this plant requires a moderate amount of attention. It should be pruned regularly to keep a neat appearance and to support healthy growth. Fertilizing can also encourage better flowering. Creeping woodsorrel is well suited for anyone with outdoor space, such as a garden or patio, and does not demand extensive experience in plant care. It may need more attention when grown indoors.

— PlantMom
CARE GUIDE

How to keep Oxalis Macrantha.

Light

Creeping woodsorrel grows best in places where it gets abundant sunlight throughout the day, though it can also tolerate areas with limited light. Too little sun can weaken its strength and vitality, while too much exposure can negatively affect its growth.

Temperature

Creeping woodsorrel flourishes best at temperatures ranging from 5 to 38 degrees Celsius (41 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit). Its ideal growing condition typically involves a steady temperature between 21 and 29 degrees Celsius (70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit). In the heat of the summer, the plant could profit from sporadic misting of water to maintain leaf hydration in elevated temperatures.

Fertilizer

Usually a single fertilizer application in spring is enough for Creeping woodsorrel, although repeated feedings can increase growth. Apply fertilizer roughly every month to month and a half. Fertilization improves the leaves’ appearance and function, maintaining even color and a healthy texture. It also promotes root development and nutrient uptake for sustained plant health.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Oxalis
Family
Oxalidaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-11
Mature Height
10 cm to 34 cm
Mature Spread
46 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Purple, Red
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 0.51 cm
Bloom Time
All year round
Planting Time
Autumn, Spring
Harvest Time
All year round
Native Area
Libya, Pakistan, Nigeria, Slovenia, Cameroon, Koppen, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, Tunisia, Peru, Bulgaria, Bangladesh, Laos, Colombia, Afghanistan, Solomon Islands, Kazakhstan, Togo, El Salvador, Eswatini, Egypt, Angola, Austria, Namibia, Jamaica, Uzbekistan, Russia, Cuba, Venezuela, Ghana, Botswana, France, Nepal, Tajikistan, Sudan, Armenia, Greece, Switzerland, Bhutan, Nicaragua, Algeria, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Guatemala, Slovakia, Montenegro, Croatia, Morocco, Uganda, Tanzania, Benin, Germany, Sierra Leone, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Malawi, Honduras, Cyprus, Panama, Lebanon, Syria, Côte d'Ivoire, Iran, Ecuador, Azerbaijan, Kuwait, Costa Rica, Congo (DRC), Somalia, Lesotho, Rwanda, Eritrea, Yemen, Kenya, Iraq, Equatorial Guinea, Burundi, Liberia, Brazil, Congo, Czech Republic, Guinea, Serbia, Bahamas, Myanmar, Albania, Hungary, Turkmenistan
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Oxalis macrantha leaf
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Oxalis macrantha flower
PLATE 02 · flower
Oxalis macrantha flower
PLATE 03 · flower
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