How To Grow Oxalis Palmifrons?

Easy Way To Garden Amanda Remington

Green Curved Line
Floral

Most of the oxalis palmifrons species are lush green in the center with a pink or purple coloring towards the edges of the leaves.

Start the guide

Light Yellow Arrow

Oxalis palmifrons is also known as palm leaf false shamrock or simply false shamrock.

We will help you grow this plant without any problems!

01

Full or partial sun

Green Sun

Growing conditions 

02

Sandy growing medium, slightly acidic

Rounded Banner With Dots

03

Thermometer

Ideal climate: 60 - 70 °F (15 - 21 °C)

01

Fertilize once a month with diluted fertilizer

02

Pruning is optional

03

Growing tips 

Water Droplet

Water frequently but not deeply

Open pill
Scissors

Propagation

In the Karoo desert, oxalis palmifrons are very invasive and cover the ground in large fluffy “carpets”. This self-propagating plant is thus often classified as a weed.

Full guide on propagation is in our blog article.

That's the basic knowledge on growing Oxalis Palmifrons. Read our full guide to learn about pest prevention and most common problems with this plant!

Read more in our detailed article

Floral
Light Yellow Arrow