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Oxalis triangularis 'Purpurea'

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Oxalis triangularis 'Purpurea'

Overview
Elevate your indoor and outdoor spaces with the Oxalis triangularis 'Purpurea', commonly known as the Purple Shamrock or Purple Butterfly Oxalis. This stunning spring-planted bulb variety is cherished for its dramatic deep purple foliage, delicate pastel blooms, and effortless charm. Perfect for windowsills, desktops, or mixed planters, it’s a low-maintenance perennial that offers year-round visual interest with minimal care.

Key Features
• Iconic Purple Foliage: Rich deep purple trifoliate leaves that open like butterflies by day and close at night, adding lively movement to your space.
• Delicate, Long-Lasting Blooms: Soft lilac five-petaled flowers bloom continuously from spring to autumn, creating a lovely contrast against the vivid foliage.
• Compact, Clumping Growth Habit: Reaching only 15–30 cm tall, it forms lush, dense clumps ideal for small spaces, tabletops, or border plantings.
• Easy-to-Grow Perennial Bulbs: Hardy bulbs multiply readily and return year after year with minimal care, making them a rewarding, long-lasting addition to your collection.

Growing Instructions
• Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect light. Ample light enhances the vibrant purple leaf color; tolerates partial shade but avoid harsh midday sun in summer, which can scorch foliage.
• Temperature & Climate: Thrives in mild temperatures of 15–28°C. Protect from frost and keep above 10°C in winter.
• Watering: Allow the top 1 cm of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent bulb rot. Reduce watering significantly during summer dormancy, and keep soil slightly moist in winter.
• Soil & Planting: Plant bulbs in well-draining, loose potting mix. Plant in spring (February–May) for fastest germination and growth.
• Fertilization: Feed with diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the active growing season (spring to autumn). Discontinue fertilizing during dormancy periods.

Why Choose Oxalis triangularis 'Purpurea'?
1. Unmatched Visual Appeal: The striking purple foliage and delicate blooms create a unique, eye-catching display that stands out among common houseplants.
2. Low-Effort, High-Reward: This variety is exceptionally beginner-friendly, with forgiving care requirements and natural dormancy cycles that make it resilient to occasional neglect.
3. Versatile for Every Space: Its compact size and preference for bright indirect light make it perfect for apartments, offices, patios, and even terrariums or mixed planters.
Oxalis triangularis 'Purpurea'
  • 10 Bulbs - $6.99