Shamrock Plant, Oxalis regnellii

FAMILY:
Oxalidaceae

ORIGIN:
North Africa

DESCRIPTION:
Dark green clover-shaped leaves; prolific clusters of five-petalled flowers

CULTIVATION:
Water moderately; fertilize monthly; part shade; cool temperatures; remove spent foliage to maintain plant

PROPAGATION:
Division

COMMENTS:
Petals open with light and close at night

 

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