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Oxalis Acetosella

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Oxalis Acetosella

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What is the plant

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.

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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
163 people already have this plant 27 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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