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Red-Flower Woodsorrel (Oxalis bowiei)

Oxalis bowiei, the Red-Flower Woodsorrel, is a perennial herb with clover-like foliage and vibrant pink to magenta flowers, suitable for pots and borders.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light. Protect from intense afternoon sun.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, allowing the top inch to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

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

Temperature

Thrives in average room temperatures between 15-24°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light. Protect from intense afternoon sun.

Can tolerate some morning sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season, allowing the top inch to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

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

Temperature

Thrives in average room temperatures between 15-24°C.

Avoid frost and extreme heat.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.

Cease fertilizing in autumn and winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.15-0.3 m

Spread

0.2-0.4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None in mild climates, may go dormant in colder conditions

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound, trifoliate

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

50000

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Synonyms
Acetosella calliantha (Franch. & Sav.) Kuntze
Caudoxalis bowieana Small
Oxalis calliantha Franch. & Sav.
Oxalis vigilans L.Bolus
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderOxalidales
  • familyOxalidaceae
  • genusOxalis
  • speciesOxalis bowiei
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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