Ask the Expert: What type of plant
I would like to know what type of plant this is and how do I take care of it?
Thankyou Roy

I am attaching a photo of the plant

Purple Shamrock

Reply:

Roy,

What you have is an Oxalis regnellii autropurpurea commonly known as Purple Shamrock. It likes to moist soil, cool air and bright indirect light if kept indoors and can tolerate a shady type atmosphere outside. I’ve answered another questions similar to this one. If you want to read it go to “One Man’s Weed Is Another Man Lucky Shamrock“.

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