Species silver shamrock

silver shamrock

Oxalis adenophylla

Silver shamrock (Oxalis adenophylla) is a low-growing perennial plant with succulent leaves and a rounded shape. Small white and yellow bell-shaped flowers, which appear in clusters, are the highlight of this plant's beauty. Its foliage is covered with silvery hairs that give the plant a shimmering, silver appearance. It does best in sunny spots with well-drained soil, and blooms from late spring to summer. It is hardy and resistant to most pests and diseases, making it an ideal addition to drought-tolerant gardens. Easy to grow and maintain, the silver shamrock will provide eye-catching color all season long.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

5

Flowers:

Pink, Purple Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Deep shade, Filtered shade

Soil:

Humus rich

Fruits:

silver,brown Fruits In Summer Ready In Summer

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

bronze,green,purple

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Poisonous To Pets:

Yes

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Silver shamrocks should be watered deeply about once a week. Water the soil until it is thoroughly moistened and water is seen draining from the pot's drainage holes. Allow the top 1 inch of soil to dry out between watering. Do not allow the plant to sit in water or soggy soil. During the warmer months, you may need to water every 5-7 days. During the winter, water less frequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Watering the leaves of your Silver Shamrock is unnecessary and can lead to problems with rot.

sunlight

Silver shamrock (Oxalis adenophylla) should receive 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day, preferably at least 4-5 hours in the morning and the rest in the afternoon. It will do best in a bright sunny location with some afternoon shade. Supplemental artificial light may be used to supplement natural sunlight, ideally providing 14-16 hours of light a day. This will help to ensure the plant receives enough light for optimal growth, color, and blooming.

pruning

Silver shamrock is a very low-maintenance plant that doesn’t require much pruning. However, it is beneficial to prune it regularly to promote strong, bushy growth. Pruning should be done in the spring or early summer as soon as the plant begins to bloom. Start by snipping off any dead or unhealthy leaves and stems. Then, trim back any extra long or leggy stems, cutting just above a node (the place where the leaves emerge). Finally, you can pinch off spent blooms once they’ve flowered to encourage new growth. Regular light pruning will help keep your silver shamrock plant looking its best.

Season

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Starts Flowering

Oxalis adenophylla typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in April or May.

Harvest Fruit

Oxalis adenophylla is typically harvested in the months of April, May, and June.

Harvest Fruit

Oxalis adenophylla is typically harvested in the months of April, May, and June.

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