Oxalis Dormancy in an NYC Apartment: Paper Bag Method

Charmed wine oxalis going dormant. Owner in high-rise NYC, no garage, wants dormancy care.

Dormancy Storage

Place in brown paper bag (breathable) in a closet on an outside wall (cooler). Check monthly; give 1 tablespoon water. When shoots appear, move to sunniest windowsill and fertilize well.

Growing Season

Fertilize every other watering with bloom booster (Miracle-Gro for blooms, roses, or tomatoes). Fertilizer multiplies bulbs for fuller plant and future division.