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I have an purple oxalis plant that is growing very well, but leggy. Is that natural or do I have to trim?
Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply: You can prune the plant to encourage shorter new growth. I recommend selectively pruning, instead of a straight across the board pruning. This will leave some leaves in place while the plant produces new ones.
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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“.
Ask the Expert: What Is This?
I am an RE agent and a client left this plant behind when they moved. Each flower has 3 pedals which are a purplish color. The pedals close up at nite and open in the sunlight. They have long, thin stems. The client let it go and I am now trying to “bring it back”. Would love to know what it is and how to care for it. Chris
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