Oxalis Triangularis Green - Butterfly Plant | Houseplant

Oxalis Triangularis Green

The Oxalis triangularis, commonly known as the false shamrock, is a striking houseplant prized for its green triangular leaves that open and close in response to light. Its delicate, clover-like foliage adds a unique, dynamic element to indoor spaces, and it occasionally produces small, pale pink or white flowers. Thriving in bright, indirect light, it prefers well-draining soil and regular watering, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. 

Provided in a 12cm pot

Please note: This plant is not pet safe
Individual plants may vary in size and shape slightly from the picture shown

Care Instructions:

• Light Conditions☀️
  Oxalis thrives in bright, indirect light. A good spot would be near an east or west-facing window, or set back from a bright south-facing window with filtered light.
  Direct sunlight can burn the delicate leaves and cause them to fade.
  While it tolerates lower light, insufficient light can cause leggy stems and may reduce flowering. The leaves will still close at night but may not open as fully during the day.
  Rotate the plant regularly to ensure all sides receive equal light and prevent it from leaning towards the light source.
  
• Watering💧
  Water when the top few centimetres of the soil feel dry to the touch.
  When you water, do so thoroughly until water drains from the bottom of the pot.
  Oxalis goes dormant, or appears to die back, typically in late summer, autumn, or winter. During this time, reduce watering significantly and keep the soil nearly dry.
  Allow any excess water to drain away.
  
• Humidity💦
  Oxalis is generally happy in average household humidity.
  If your home is particularly dry, or if you notice crispy leaf tips, you can increase humidity.
  If you need to increase your humidity levels you can use a humidifier or you could consider regularly misting your plant if the indoor air is dry.
  You can also place your plant on a tray of pebbles and water to increase the humidity levels.
  
• Temperature🌡️
  Oxalis is happy in average room temperatures, ideally between 15-24°C
  Avoid cold draughts, air conditioners or heaters as this plant is sensitive to temperature fluctuations.
  
• Fertilising🌱
  Feed every 2-4 weeks during the spring and summer (growing season) with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength.
  Stop fertilising during dormancy.
  
• Additional Care➕
  Remove any dead, yellowing, or damaged leaves and stems with clean, sharp tools.
  If the plant appears to have died back completely, you can simply trim away all the foliage. New growth will emerge in the next growing season.
  Repot every year or two, or when the pot becomes too small. Repotting is best done in late winter or early spring, just before the plant comes out of dormancy.