Oxalis (Shamrocks) Planting Guide
Find a location where the soil drains well. If there are still water puddles 5-6 hours af soil, choose another spot. These bulbs will not survive in soggy soil or standing water.
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Fill your containers with good quality, well-drained soil. Almost any commercially available potting medium will work fine.
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Make sure there are adequate drainage holes; bulbs must never sit in soggy soil or standing water.
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Site your oxalis where they will get full day sun.
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They will also grow in light shade, but will produce more flowers in stronger light
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Consider potting up a few bulbs for indoor enjoyment as many types of oxalis are good choices for windowsills.
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Dig little holes and plant the bulbs 1”-1 1/2” deep and 3”-4” apart. Just poke them down in the soil, don’t worry about which side is up. They’ll grow from any position.
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After planting, water well, gently soaking the soil and settling it around the bulbs.
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Foliage will begin to appear in just a few weeks and flowers in 6-8 weeks.
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After blooming has finished for the season leave the foliage in place; don’t cut it off.
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The leaves will gather sunlight, create food through photosynthesis and strengthen the bulb for the future.
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Water as needed during active growth periods; about 1″ of total moisture per week is a good general estimate
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Late in the summer the leaves will yellow and die back as the plant slips into dormancy.
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Foliage many be removed at this point. Your oxalis will rest for a month or two before beginning the next growing cycle.
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For indoor growing and windowsill decorations we recommend oxalis regnelli, the classic shamrock plant
