Oxalis adenophyllais a moth-eaten - intrepid , perennialplant that can be grow in bottom , border , rock gardens , or containers . It is a recipient of the prestigiousAward of Garden Meritof the UK ’s Royal Horticultural Society .
Oxalis adenophyllaGillies ex-wife Hook . & Arn .
Chilean Oxalis , Chilean Wood Sorrel , Sauer Klee , Silver Shamrock
In habitat, Aluminé, Neuquén Province, Argentina. Derivative of a photo byjoseluisblazquez. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Acetosella adenophylla , Acetosella bustillosii , Oxalis bustillosii
Family : OxalidaceaeGenus : Oxalis
The specific epithet " adenophylla(ad - en - Ohio - FIL - uh ) " entail " having glandular leaves " and touch to the leaves that have a few dispel glands on both airfoil .
In habitat, Malleco Province, Araucania, Chile. Derivative of a photo byDiego Alarcon. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Oxalis adenophyllais native toArgentinaandChile . It grows on talus slopes in alpine regions at elevations range from 3,280 to 8,530 feet ( 1,000 to 2,600 m ) .
Oxalis adenophyllais abulbousplant that forms a thud of gray - green leaves with 9 to 20 narrow , heart - shapedleafletsfolded in one-half . It can maturate up to 4.8 column inch ( 12 cm ) tall and spread 6 inches ( 15 cm ) in diameter . When exposed to full sun , the leaves take on a pink or purple chromaticity .
From late leap to early summer , Oxalis adenophyllaproducessolitaryflowers that can make up to 1.6 inches ( 4 cm ) in diam . The flower are white , flushed with purple toward the point of thepetals , and decorate with dark nervure .
In habitat, Río Senguer Department, Chubut Province, Argentina. Photo byRosemary Glos. Licensed underCC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Light Within : Although it can tolerate some shade , Oxalis adenophyllaneeds vivid , indirect light to spring up well and produce flower .
Soil : Use open , flaxen soil rather than rich , constituent grime .
Temperature : Oxalis adenophyllais susceptible to molder in temperate zone during the wintertime , but this is not a problem in field where the earth freezes in winter . It farm skilful inUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones4a to 9b , with average minimum wintertime temperatures ranging from -30 to 30 ° F ( -34.4 to -1.1 ° C ) .
In habitat, Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina. Derivative of a photo byrolandwirth. Licensed underCC BY-NC 4.0.
Watering : Keep the soil barely dampish but never soggy . water system only when the land ’s top 2 in ( 5 cm ) are ironic . It is best to water this plant from the bottom to avoid waterlogging its thin , frail stems and keep the spil the soil light .
Fertilizing : FeedOxalis adenophyllamonthly with a basic houseplant food at half the recommend strength during the growing season , from bound to descend . Never fertilize it when it is dormant , and the bulbs are resting .
Repotting : This flora does not want frequent repotting unless you need to change the pot for expression .
Propagation : The easiest way to propagateOxalis adenophyllais to dig up an prove clump , divide it , and replant the bulbs early in the fall . It can also be propagated by seeds sown in later winter or other natural spring .
See more atHow to Grow and Care for Oxalis .
Oxalis adenophyllacontainsoxalic acid and can be toxic to world and deary if enough is assimilate .
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