Giant Oxalis (Oxalis gigantea)

Giant Oxalis is a unique, shrubby succulent from Chile with thick, woody stems and trifoliate (three-part) leaves that are succulent and green. It produces yellow, five-petaled flowers. It is the largest species in the genus Oxalis and has a distinctive, bonsai-like appearance.

Botanical Profile

Cultivation Notes

Full sun to part shade and well-draining soil. Water moderately in winter (growing season), keep dry in summer dormancy. The woody stems can be trained as a bonsai. A conversation piece for collectors of unusual succulents.