Oxalis Triangularis (Purple Shamrock)
Rs. 499.00
Oxalis Triangularis (Purple Shamrock)
Oxalis Triangularis (Purple Shamrock)
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About Oxalis Triangularis
Oxalis Triangularis, known as Purple Shamrock or Butterfly Plant, is grown for its striking deep-purple, triangular leaflets that fold up at night and reopen with light - a distinctive, living feature that sets it apart from typical foliage plants.
Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light brings out the richest purple leaf colour; some morning direct sun is tolerated.
- Soil: Well-draining potting mix.
- Humidity: Average indoor humidity is generally fine.
Placement
Suits tabletops, windowsills, and desks where its colour and folding-leaf movement can be appreciated up close.
Care
- Watering: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; avoid overwatering, which can cause the bulbs to rot.
- Fertilizer: Feed with a diluted balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
- Repotting: Repot every 1-2 years; the plant grows from small bulb-like rhizomes that can be divided at this time.
- Pruning: Trim back spent or yellowing leaves as needed; the plant may die back and regrow from its rhizomes in dormancy, which is normal.
Note: This listing ships a young potted plant. Growth rate and mature size vary by light, care, and environment. Contains oxalic acid - toxic if ingested in quantity, can affect kidneys in pets. Keep away from pets, especially curious cats/dogs.
Instructions
Instructions
- Watering: Water when top inch of soil is dry; avoid overwatering
- Light: Bright, indirect light for the richest purple colour; tolerates some morning direct sun
- Soil: Well-draining potting mix.
- Humidity: Average indoor humidity is generally sufficient
- Fertilizer: Diluted balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
- Repotting: Every 1-2 years; rhizomes can be divided at this time
- Pruning: Trim spent or yellowing leaves; natural dormant die-back and regrowth is normal
Delivery Info
Delivery Info
- Every plant is quality-checked before dispatch and packed with root-ball wrapping and moisture lock for transit.
- Delivery timelines depend on your pin code, courier network and weather conditions — tracking is shared as soon as your order is dispatched.
- Live plants are covered by our 10-Day Plant Protection against transit damage.
- Free shipping on orders above ₹999; Cash on Delivery is available.
- Some remote pin codes may not be serviceable for live plant delivery — this is shown at checkout before you pay.
FAQs
FAQs
Why do the leaves fold up?
This is a natural movement (nyctinasty) - the triangular leaflets fold closed at night or in low light and reopen with brighter light.
Is Oxalis Triangularis safe for pets?
No - it contains oxalic acid, which is toxic if ingested in quantity and can affect kidney function in pets. Keep away from curious cats and dogs.
Why did my plant die back?
Oxalis triangularis grows from small rhizomes and can naturally die back into dormancy before regrowing - this is a normal part of its cycle, not necessarily plant failure.
Does it need direct sun?
It prefers bright, indirect light for the richest purple colour, though it tolerates some gentle morning sun.
