Love Plant (Oxalis triangularis)

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis triangularis)

Oxalis triangularis, commonly called love plant or purple shamrock, features striking triangular purple leaflets that close at night. Dainty pink flowers appear in summer. It’s a popular container plant, border accent, and houseplant.

Key Features

• Deep purple, triangular leaflets that fold at night.
• Pink flowers in summer; native to Brazil.
• Excellent for containers, borders, and indoor growing.

Growing Conditions

Light shade; moist but well‑drained soil. Indoors, provide bright light and cool temperatures.

Care & Propagation

Sow fresh seed or divide rhizomes. Problems: fungal leaf spots, powdery mildew, rust, seed smut, spider mites, leaf miners.

Landscape Uses

Beds, borders, containers, indoor plant; woodland garden style.

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