A very pretty plant with attractive foliage and purple flowers. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room with some direct sunlight. Protect from hard frosts.
Additional information
Generic | Oxalis |
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Species | bowiei |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | purple |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room with some direct sunlight |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 25cm |
Family | Oxalidaceae |
Spread | 15cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Bushy |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Protect from hard frosts |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Rusts, Slugs and snails |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Division, Seed |
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