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- Q.Oxalis Leaves Turning Dark Or Getting Mushy - Is it normal for shamrocks leaves to turn dark or wilt and get mushy? And although they have been in ...
- Q.MY OLD OXALIS PLANT IS LOSING ALL ITS LEAVES. - I have had this plant years, in summer put outside, then it grows beautifully inside all year. This ...
- Q.Weed Killing - In Southern Calif I am fighting both Kinds of weeds (oxalis and what looks like baby tears). The oxalis is ...
- Q.Will An Oxalis Triangularis Bulb Produce New Shoots In Same Season? - I bought and planted some clusters of already-growing dark purple shamrocks (oxalis triangularis) in mid-March The deer decided to sample ...
- Q.My Shamrock Plant (Oxalis Regnellii) Has White And Brown Spots On Many Leaves. Why? - The spots turn brown and the leaves are dying. New leaves grow and they then get the spots.
- Q.I Was Given A Plant And Fear It Is Going To Die! My Questions: How Do I Keep My Oxalis From Being “leggy”? AmI Supposed To T - rim blossoms off? Where do you suggest keeping it when it goes dormant? Doe it need a bigger pot (see ...
- Q.Treatment For Shamrock House Plant Going Dormant - My shamrock plant (oxalis regnellii) is dying back, as articles predict. Should I pinch back the stems to the top ...
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deniray on
October 29, 2020
Columbus, OH 43215Q.Oxalis Leaves Turning Dark Or Getting Mushy
Is it normal for shamrocks leaves to turn dark or wilt and get mushy? And although they have been in the place for years, all the sudden they are getting leggy. See pictures.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 30, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This can be due to a few things. Over time, without fertilization, they can start to show signs of deficiency. Feeding or repotting occasionally can help.
Alternatively, a lack of winter dormancy can cause issues over several years. They need that period of rest to remain healthy.
Here is an article that will help you with their care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/shamrock/growing-shamrock-plants.htm
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deniray on
November 2, 2020A.in the over 12 years I have had these shamrocks, they have never gone dormant, blooming all year round with full foliage. Is that part of the problem? and how do I know when they should be dormant?
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
January 8, 2021Q.MY OLD OXALIS PLANT IS LOSING ALL ITS LEAVES.
I have had this plant years, in summer put outside, then it grows beautifully inside all year. This last month it's losing all its leaves. I want to save it as it is my favorite plant. Any advice you give me is appreciated. Thank you.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 8, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Try giving your plant a little fresh soil and an occasional feeding, plucking away the dead stems and leaves. Here's an article that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/shamrock/caring-oxalis-plants-outside.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
March 26, 2021Q.Weed Killing
In Southern Calif I am fighting both Kinds of weeds (oxalis and what looks like baby tears). The oxalis is in a flowerbed and the baby tears are starting at one corner of my lawn. I am willing to use a home made killer or gladly buy one. What would be recommended for both of these problems.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 27, 2021
Certified ExpertA.These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/managing-oxalis-weeds-in-lawn.htm
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Anonymous on
April 22, 2021Q.Will An Oxalis Triangularis Bulb Produce New Shoots In Same Season?
I bought and planted some clusters of already-growing dark purple shamrocks (oxalis triangularis) in mid-March The deer decided to sample them this week and pulled them out by their shoots. They apparently did not like them, though, as they were all lying there — presumably spit out. I’m pretty sure the bulb(s) are still in the ground. Will those bulbs produce new shoots this season, or will I have to wait until next spring to (hopefully) get foliage from them again? The picture shows the one cluster they didn’t touch and the three clusters that were pulled out. I replanted the shoots on the off-chance they might root themselves but they look pretty pitiful. Thank you!
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 24, 2021
Certified ExpertA.If the corms are still there, they will send up new shoots.
Here's an article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/shamrock/caring-oxalis-plants-outside.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
April 30, 2021Q.My Shamrock Plant (Oxalis Regnellii) Has White And Brown Spots On Many Leaves. Why?
The spots turn brown and the leaves are dying. New leaves grow and they then get the spots.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 3, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Here are the most common reasons for those leaf spots:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/papery-looking-leaves.htm
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Anonymous on
May 21, 2021Q.I Was Given A Plant And Fear It Is Going To Die! My Questions: How Do I Keep My Oxalis From Being “leggy”? AmI Supposed To T
rim blossoms off? Where do you suggest keeping it when it goes dormant? Doe it need a bigger pot (see photo)? How often & how m uch water? My poor plant: See photo below
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 26, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/shamrock/growing-shamrock-plants.htm
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May 31, 2021Q.Treatment For Shamrock House Plant Going Dormant
My shamrock plant (oxalis regnellii) is dying back, as articles predict. Should I pinch back the stems to the top of the soil, or leave them on when I set it in a dark corner of the basement for the summer?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 6, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This article explains. You can trim it back when the foliage fades for dormancy.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/shamrock/growing-shamrock-plants.htm
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