Oxalis acetosella
Species
Also called wood-sorrel, common wood-sorrel
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“The plants are annual or perennial.” — Oxalis - Wikipedia
“They like cooler temperatures ranging from 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.” — Oxalis (Clover, False Shamrock, Good Luck Plant, Lucky Clover, Oxalis, Shamrock, Shamrock Plant, Sleeping Beauty
“Choose the right location: Oxalis acetosella thrives in shaded to partially shaded areas.” — Oxalis Acetosella Care and Propagation Guide - Bloomvara
“Watering Schedule Every 2 days” — Common wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thriving
“Soil pH 4-6” — Common wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) Care Guide: Pests, Diseases, Watering, Fertilizing & Toxicity — Keep It Thriving
“USDA Plant Hardiness Zones vary from 5 to 10 depending on the species.” — Oxalis (Clover, False Shamrock, Good Luck Plant, Lucky Clover, Oxalis, Shamrock, Shamrock Plant, Sleeping Beauty
“bury the rhizomes or stolons about 2 inches deep.” — Oxalis (Clover, False Shamrock, Good Luck Plant, Lucky Clover, Oxalis, Shamrock, Shamrock Plant, Sleeping Beauty
“Mature Size 0.5–1 Ft. Tall, 1–2 Ft. Wide” — Common Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary
“propagated by rhizomes and stolons, while others are propagated by division or seeds.” — Oxalis (Clover, False Shamrock, Good Luck Plant, Lucky Clover, Oxalis, Shamrock, Shamrock Plant, Sleeping Beauty
“The leaves have a sharp, lemony tang” — Common Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary
“Toxic to pets. Cats, dogs, and horses” — Common Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) Care Guide: Water, Soil & Propagation - Plantiary
“Plants in this genus have relatively few pests, but monitor for aphids, leaf miners, spider mites, and whiteflies.” — Oxalis (Clover, False Shamrock, Good Luck Plant, Lucky Clover, Oxalis, Shamrock, Shamrock Plant, Sleeping Beauty
“Fungal diseases such as mildew, leaf spots, or rust can occur.” — Oxalis (Clover, False Shamrock, Good Luck Plant, Lucky Clover, Oxalis, Shamrock, Shamrock Plant, Sleeping Beauty
“Oxalis acetosella combines well with other woodland plants such as ferns, anemones, and other low-growing forest understory.” — Oxalis acetosella: complete guide | GardenWorld
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Oxalis acetosella
- Fact sheet: 6 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian