shamrock

A festive plant for St. Patrick’s Day, Oxalis produce showy, triangular leaves that form a large shamrock in bright green or a deep, eggplant purple. These decorative shamrocks also produce small, five petal flowers of white, blush pink or lavender. Growing from a bulb (rhizome), they are forced in the spring and make fun houseplants for cool, bright areas along with Cyclamen, other forced bulbs, and primrose. View our online selection of Shamrock Plant Pink Triangular and Shamrock Plant Green Verde available.

Place in a cool northern or eastern window where it can receive bright, indirect light, but not heat. When watering, keep the plant’s soil on the dry side. It will wilt slightly when it’s ready, but will perk back up after the soil is moistened. Bottom watering is recommended. Fertilize with Osmocote. Deadhead spent flowers by gently pulling the stalk from the bulb instead of cutting. Foliage can be cut back at any time to keep a tidy habit.