Oxalis acetosella, the wood sorrel or common wood sorrel, is a rhizomatous flowering plant in the family Oxalidaceae, common in most of Europe and parts of Asia. The specific epithet acetosella refers to its sour taste. The common name wood sorrel is often used for other plants in the genus Oxalis.
Oxalis Acetosella Care
Oxalis Acetosella
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Shade
Hardiness zone
3 - 7
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water regularly. Avoid overhead watering. Let the soil dry completely, then thoroughly wet it.
Fertilizer
Use a fertilizer for blooming plants. Follow the direction on the label.
Sunlight
Oxalis thrive in part shade.
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Temperature
Hardy plant – withstands winter low temperatures.
Popularity
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