Oxalis albicans (Radishroot woodsorrel) plant

Oxalis albicans (Radishroot woodsorrel) is a perennial herb. It is a small plant that grows up to 6 inches, and gray-green to yellowish green, heart-shaped leaves in groups of three and small yellow flowers all season. The fruits are angular-cylindrical, up to 1.7 cm long, fleshy explosive capsules.


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Scientific classification:
Family: Oxalidaceae
Genus: Oxalis
Species: O. albicans

Scientific Name: Oxalis albicans
Synonyms: Acetosella albicans, Oxalis corniculata subsp. albicans, Xanthoxalis albicans.
Common Names: Radishroot woodsorrel

How to grow and maintain Oxalis albicans (Radishroot woodsorrel):

Light:
It thrives best in bright indirect light.

Soil:
It grows well in a rich, organic, well-drained, any good potting mix.

Water:
Water regularly, keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between each watering.

Temperature:
It grows best in cool temperatures between 60ºF to 70ºF / 15ºC to 21ºC during the day and 55ºF to 65ºF / 13ºC to 18ºC at night.

Fertilizer:

Fertilize monthly in the spring and summer when it is actively growing with a basic houseplant food at ½ the recommended strength. Never feed an Oxalis when it is dormant and the bulbs are resting.

Propagation:
It can be easily propagated by division or seed.

Pests and Diseases:
Oxalis albicans has no serious pest or disease problems.

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