Oxalis hirta is a late autumn flowering tropical grows up to 6-10 in. tall (15-60 cm) and 24 in. wide (60 cm), glorious, vivid pink flowers adorned with a yellow throat. Blooming from fall through spring, they are borne atop upright, branched, leafy shoots clad with tight clusters of small, linear-oblong leaves. Easy to grow and not invasive, this bulbous Oxalis species goes dormant throughout the hot, dry summer but will emerge again with the onset of the fall rains. Perfect for rock gardens or containers.
Origin:
Oxalis hirta native to South Africa.
How to Grow and Care
Oxalis hirta is easily grown in well-drained soils in filtered sun to partial shade and it needs occasional irrigation, but avoid watering during its summer dormant season. Grow them in rock garden pockets or in containers.
Propagation is usually from the bulb offsets that are separated during repotting. Replant in late summer.
Seeds will only be produced if 2 clones are present and in order to harvest the seeds, a fine net should be tied around the capsules for several days. Sow seed as soon as it is ripe. Seedlings grow fast and should flower in their second year.
This plant does not suffer from many diseases or pests, but sometimes when humidity is high, powdery mildew can be seen and when the foliage is wet, aphids can sometimes attack the new growth. Caterpillars and scale may also become a problem.
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- Scientific name: Oxalis hirta L.
- Common Names:Bottlebrush Sorrel, Hairy Oxalis, Trailing Oxalis, Tropical Woodsorrel, Wood Sorrel
- Synonyms:Oxalis sessilifolia L, Oxalis rubella,Oxalis rosacea,Oxalis reptatrix,Oxalis multiflora,Oxalis macromischos, Oxalis hirtella, Oxalis fulgida Lindl,Oxalis brevicaulis, Acetosella hirta (L.) Kuntze,Acetosella brevicaulis Kuntze
- Family: Oxalidaceae
- Species: O. Hirta
- Genus: OXALIS
Origin:
Oxalis hirta native to South Africa.
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How to Grow and Care
Oxalis hirta is easily grown in well-drained soils in filtered sun to partial shade and it needs occasional irrigation, but avoid watering during its summer dormant season. Grow them in rock garden pockets or in containers.
Propagation is usually from the bulb offsets that are separated during repotting. Replant in late summer.
Seeds will only be produced if 2 clones are present and in order to harvest the seeds, a fine net should be tied around the capsules for several days. Sow seed as soon as it is ripe. Seedlings grow fast and should flower in their second year.
This plant does not suffer from many diseases or pests, but sometimes when humidity is high, powdery mildew can be seen and when the foliage is wet, aphids can sometimes attack the new growth. Caterpillars and scale may also become a problem.
- Learn more at HOW TO GROW AND CARE Oxalis
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