I've had several varieties of oxalis plants. I've always had excellent luck with these plants. But, I noticed that two varieties have disappeared completely while other varieties have flourished. I wondered if I shouldn't plant certain varieties together.
Yes, they will compete. The more vigorous will survive and take over the entire bed. They tend to be very aggressive in nature, and will do this to other plants that are not related as well.
It is recommended to keep them in separate containers to avoid them getting out and naturalizing.
This article will help with the care of Oxalis: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/shamrock/caring-oxalis-plants-outside.htm
I think I have oxalis in our grass and don't know how to get rid of it. Can you help me with this?
It looks like clover with heart shaped leaves, instead of rounded. (They taste like green grapes, and are edible as long as you don't go eating a pound of it at a time)
This article will help you to control these invasive weeds: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/managing-oxalis-weeds-in-lawn.htm
wait until fall to plant? But I learned that summer is a dormant period for this plant. Should I wait until fall to plant? It is now mid-summer in Tennessee.
Yes, I would definitely wait to plant these. The plant will stay in hiding from the summer heat, but will be better suited for Fall or Spring plantings. I recommend Spring plantings over Fall, but they will usually do fine if planted in early fall. (Hard to say when Fall will come and stick around with Tennessee weather isn't it?)
This article will help you with the general care of oxalis: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/shamrock/caring-oxalis-plants-outside.htm
My oxalis is having difficulty. As you can see in the photo, there are only two stems with leaves on them. When I inherited the little guy, there were about 5-7 leaves on it. Maybe you can give me some tips so I can save him. I was looking at some of your fertilizer ideas. I have fish/kelp 4-6-6 fertilizer but I have not used it yet. What is meant by 'needs a time of darkness to rest'? I hope you can help me so I can help this little guy. Thank you.
They go dormant in winter, or even as early as late summer in hot areas. They need a period of dormancy where it is mostly dry (only a few drops of water per week) and cooler. Darkness helps to keep it from sprouting at inopportune times.
Without a dormancy each year, they will start to lose vigor and slowly die off completely. This article will help you to know how long the dormancy should last, and how to care for the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/shamrock/growing-shamrock-plants.htm
I have a small area of a vegetable patch which has a massive amount of weeds as described above and I do not seem to be able to remove it. It continually returns more profusely than when I start to try and remove it. Hope you can provide an answer to my problem. David Godfrey e-mail: davegodfrey@hotmail.co.uk
It sounds like oxalis. If so, this article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/managing-oxalis-weeds-in-lawn.htm
This weed is taking over. Is boiling water, salt any good?
Boiling water should kill it but may not get all of the rhizomes, only the top growth. When using a selective herbicide, which won't harm the lawn, take care to avoid any ornamentals. This article explains your options:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/managing-oxalis-weeds-in-lawn.htm
I live in Zone 5.
This is only hardy down to zone 7, so it will only be considered an annual in your area, outdoors. You should plant these in Spring, after all threat of frost has passed. You may want to dig some up before each winter if you would like to keep it around. It will die out completely in winter in your area.
This article will help you with their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/candy-cane-oxalis/growing-candy-cane-oxalis.htm