Storing Shamrock (Oxalis) Bulbs Over Winter

Dormancy Storage

Yes. Keep the bulbs in their pot with soil. Place the pot in a brown paper bag in the coolest, darkest location (40–50°F ideal). Do not water.

Starting in March, check weekly. When shoots appear, move to full sun, water thoroughly, and fertilize lightly.

Shamrocks (Oxalis) naturally go dormant. This mimics their cycle and preserves the bulbs for next season.

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