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Barrelier's Woodsorrel (Oxalis barrelieri)

Barrelier's Woodsorrel (Oxalis barrelieri) is a charming perennial herb with vibrant pink to purple flowers and clover-like foliage, often grown as a houseplant.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid intense afternoon sun.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost.

Temperature

Thrives in average room temperatures.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid intense afternoon sun.

Can tolerate some direct morning sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat moss, perlite, and compost.

Temperature

Thrives in average room temperatures.

Avoid extreme fluctuations and cold drafts.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.

Do not fertilize in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Ground

Plant Environment

House Plant, Indoor, Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.2-0.3 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

1-2 cm

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Synonyms
Acetosella amazonica (Progel) Kuntze
Acetosella barrelieri (L.) Kuntze
Lotoxalis barrelieri (L.) Small
Oxalis amazonica Progel
Oxalis cajanifolia A.St.-Hil.
Oxalis colombiensis R.Knuth
Oxalis lilloana R.Knuth
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderOxalidales
  • familyOxalidaceae
  • genusOxalis
  • speciesOxalis barrelieri
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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