Oxalis golden cape planting and care in the open field

The species diversity of the oxalis plant is very extensive - about 800 species grow in southern Africa, South, Central America and Central Europe. Only 5 of them are found in the post-Soviet territories.

Plants are annual and perennials, some of which form tubers. The leaves are slightly reminiscent of those of clover. The coat of arms of Ireland contains an image of the oxalis leaf, which is the emblem of this state.

Oxalis types of photos and names

Oxalis ferruginous - a representative of the genus with green foliage, the most common species in floriculture. It rises only 8 cm in height, forming small bushes up to 15 cm in diameter. The grayish-green foliage is remarkable for its multiple (from 9 to 22) oval lobes. The color of large flowers is silvery, with pink streaks and spots. The species is characterized by good winter hardiness.

Oxalis versicolor (oxalis multicolored) - not resistant to frost, mainly grown in greenhouse and greenhouse conditions. An interesting feature of its flowers is that when the red buds with white stripes open, the color of the inner part of the corolla turns out to be white (on the outside it is red).

• One of the most curious varieties of this species isoxalis golden cape with graceful pale green leaves (in other species they are usually wide) and striped red-yellow flowers, white on the inside, 2 cm in diameter.

Oxalis deppa - a very famous Mexican in florist circles with collected 4 green leaves up to 4 cm long, mottled with reddish-brown spots. The height of the species is 25-35 cm, the umbrella-shaped 2-cm inflorescences are crimson-red in color. The tubers of this oxalis are edible.

• The variety oxalis iron cross the foliage is decorated with crisscrossing brown spots, and the flowers are red.

Oxalis triangular

Also called oxalis moth attracts the eye with its 3-lobed light green leaves and small white flowers. It is characterized by winter hardiness.

Oxalis triangular from Brazil can bloom in white, pink or purple against a background of dark purple foliage. The shape and size of the flowers are almost the same as those of the previous species. It does not differ in frost resistance, and therefore it is grown in a container or at home.

Oxalis hedisarium refers to the species that do not dump the aboveground part before winter. Particularly interesting is its red-leaved tree-like form with dark yellow flowers. Its distinctive feature is the ability to fold the leaves when touched (after they straighten out again).

Oxalis pressed unpretentious and hardy, grows in its natural environment in South Africa. The height of the stems can be from 5 to 20 cm. Forms clumps of approximately 20 cm in diameter. The leaves of a grayish-green color are collected in 3, the flowers have a dark pink tint and yellow centers.

Carob oxalis - a weedy representative of the genus with burgundy leaves, which often finds itself in the garden without the initiative of the gardener.The decorativeness of the very beautiful foliage of the species is complemented by small yellow flowers. It is able to form so many shoots that they can easily litter the surrounding area, so its development must be controlled.

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Oxalis home care

At home, Oxalis should be placed closer to bright diffused light. Although he does not care about partial shading in the room, nevertheless, this will negatively affect the decorative foliage.

Direct exposure of the plant to intense sunlight should be avoided as it can cause burns. In summer and spring, it is recommended to set moderate temperature conditions (20 to 25 ℃).

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Oxalis watering

Watering should be abundant in the spring-summer season, so that only the surface of the soil dries out, but no stagnation of moisture in the pot should be allowed. You need to spray the plant in the morning and evening.

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Primer for oxalis

The requirements for the soil mixture are looseness, neutrality and saturation with potassium. It can be made up of sod and leafy soil, peat, humus and river sand. The bottom of the pot must be covered with a drainage layer consisting of crushed bricks or pebbles.

In general, oxalis will respond to soil depletion by dulling the color of the foliage. In order not to prepare the substrate with your own hands, you can buy a universal soil for indoor plants with neutral acidity at a flower shop.

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Oxalis transplant

One of the distinctive properties of oxalis - rapid growth - implies an annual transplant in the spring of the beginning of an active growing season. Together with this, the plant can be propagated by division, and, in this case, the pot will not have to be changed.

If you do not plan to acquire new specimens, the pot should be picked up a couple of centimeters more than the past. The stages of the transplant procedure are as follows:

• we lay with a drainage layer of 2-3 cm the bottom of the container to drain excess water;
• we fall asleep on top with a substrate consisting of the above components;
• remove the plant from the pot, rinse the roots;
• cut off dry and rotten areas and dry a little;
• we moisten the prepared soil and plant a plant in it by filling in the roots, followed by light tamping of the earth;
• again pour oxalis with a small volume of water and put it under diffused light.

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Fertilizer for oxalis

Feeding should be done during the active growth phase (spring and summer).

Complex mineral fertilizers are applied every 2-3 weeks, observing a dosage that is 2 times less than that indicated in the instructions for use.

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Pruning oxalis

Oxalis belongs to such ornamental plants that need to be pruned. This is especially true for preparing for a transplant. In front of it, old tubers and roots are carefully cut, protecting new shoots from damage.

In addition to the fact that through pruning the plant renews its energy reserves, this procedure is also necessary to get more buds when flowering at home.

Each type of oxalis has its own peculiarities of flowering. In indoor specimens, it most often occurs in the summer, and it is then that the most careful care of the plant must be provided, paying attention mainly to watering and lighting.

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Oxalis home care in winter

In winter, a rest period begins when the temperature of the content must be reduced, depending on the species, to 12-18 ℃. For example, for oxalis depp in December-January it is 12-14 ℃.

After the first stems appear, they are transplanted into a new substrate, irrigation procedures are resumed and gradually moved to a warm room, where flowering will begin in about a month. Regardless of the species, spraying cannot be carried out in autumn and winter, and the intensity of watering should be gradually reduced from autumn until the substrate is slightly moistened in winter.

Also, the additional feeding required during the growing season during the rest phase is absolutely useless. In species with a non-dying aerial part, dormancy should proceed in slightly different conditions - with the onset of December, they are determined in a cool (16-18 ℃), but bright room (you can put it near the glass, separating it from the room heat with a screen) and watered with cool water at intervals in 2-3 days.

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Oxalis planting and care in the open field

When grown outdoors, oxalis also needs diffused light. The soil should be well moistened and loose, for which it is recommended to add peat and compost to it. In a flowerbed, as in a pot, drainage must be provided (small pebbles or expanded clay are suitable), which increases water permeability.

The landing is carried out in mid-May, after the establishment of warm weather and the threat of the return of frost has passed. The holes should be dug, observing a mutual distance of 10 cm, and after planting the plant, water it moderately. Winter-hardy species and varieties can be planted in the fall.

On an open area, oxalis is as demanding on watering as at home, and the lack of systematic watering will negatively affect its decorative qualities, however, when it is already damp outside, it is not worth irrigating it additionally, and in a drought, 2-3 moisture is enough for 7 days. Experts advise planting among bulky stones that maintain soil moisture at an optimal level.

If there is a lot of organic matter in the ground, it is not necessary to feed. Additional nutrition is usually provided with diluted organic fertilizers or mineral supplements for garden plants, applying them a couple of times throughout the summer months.

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Reproduction of oxalis

Propagation of oxalis with tubers forming near the rhizome is preferred. Bulbous species form bulbs. The children are planted in a substrate prepared as indicated above in 7-8 pieces, well deepening them into the ground and sprinkling with a thin layer of soil.

This is done at the end of winter at a temperature of 12-14 ℃. Then it is necessary to regularly water the plant, and after 8-10 months the development of a new leaf outlet and underground roots will begin.

Before later transplanting, it is necessary that the root system is strengthened and adapted to the new growing site.

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Oxalis leaf propagation

For reproduction, you can also use a sheet. In this case, a specimen of at least 10 cm in height with at least 3 leaves is selected.

The leaf is simply cut off and placed in water, where roots will begin to form over time. When their size increases, the leaf cutting is planted in the ground. You need to water the young plant.

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Diseases and pests

Oxalis is not often attacked by various kinds of pests, but spider mites and aphids can give it a lot of trouble. Both the first and second pests are detected by twisted leaves... The mite still forms a thin web on the back of the leaf, and the green aphid swarms in the same place.

In both cases, the cause of the injury is too dry room air. In the first, the plant is treated with actellik with a repeat after 7-10 days, and in the second - with liquid soap (a tablespoon is diluted in a glass of water and stirred), moistening a cotton swab in it and washing all areas affected by the pest.

If oxalis leaves dry at the ends, it means he was exposed to high temperature with low air humidity and received a sunburn. That is why it is recommended to systematically spray it with warm water in summer and spring.

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Oxalis signs and superstitions

Oxalis juice contains oxalic acid, which is the reason for its second name - oxalis. The list of medicinal properties of this plant includes antiseptic and wound healing, and, using the juice, you can get rid of rust and ink stains on the fabric. The leaves are rich in vitamin C and are used to make salads.

Home oxalis is a faithful assistant in the search for love, and it also contributes to the preservation of family ties. In addition, in Europe, it is customary to give it under the Christmas tree. According to the sign, he will bring happiness and prosperity to the house if he is settled in it a day before the New Year.

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Oxalis versicolor or variegated oxalis is an ornamental plant with a rich history. The perennial has amazingly beautiful flowers. When half-open, they resemble lollipops with a milky red spiral pattern. Hence, another specific epithet of oxalis is caramel. The festive appearance made the flower a popular New Year gift in Europe. This is possible due to the fact that in indoor cultivation, the culture blooms almost all year round. In the open field, it can grow in warm southern regions or dug in with a pot. Kislitsa varieties are unpretentious in terms of planting and care. Although certain features must be taken into account.

Description: varieties and varieties of oxalis

Oxalis or oxalis has about 880 species. Decorative varieties have been developed on their basis. Plants differ in height, color of buds and nuances of reproduction and care. The main feature of oxalis versicolor is in colors. They are milky white on the inside and white with a red edging on the back. During flowering, the plant changes its appearance. This can be traced using the photo:

1. Semi-open buds consist of spirally rolled petals. The tube is narrow at the base and wider towards the apex. The flower looks like caramel with smooth red lines.
2. Fully open bud is white on the inside and white-red on the outside.

Attention! In this variety of acid, the buds open during the day, except for cloudy weather. And in the evening, the flowers again take on the shape of a caramel umbrella.

The variegated variety does not grow higher than 15 cm. The plant has original thin and long leaves. They are collected in bunches of 3 at the ends of short shoots. When grown outdoors, even without flowering, the leaves create a fluffy green carpet.

The birthplace of sour acid is South Africa. This is not a cheap flower. Today, corms and plants from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany are considered the most prestigious. On the basis of versicolor, breeders bred the Golden Cape variety. It is distinguished by yellow-red petals and pale green foliage. Outwardly, the plant of this variety resembles a stunted spreading bush.

Variegated oxalis: planting a plant

The beginning of growing indoor oxalis is not tied to specific dates. It takes 20-40 days from planting to the first opened buds (less in summer, longer in winter). Therefore, you yourself can adjust the flowering at the right time. The home climate allows the plant to produce flowers almost all year round.

Choose a well-lit place for the sour. True, it is better not to put it on the southern windowsill without shading. The direct rays of the midday sun are contraindicated for perennials: delicate leaves will burn and begin to dry out. Therefore, the best option for growing a flower is partial shade.

In the presence of tubers, planting should be carried out in a nutritious soil. It is best to use a mixture of peat, leaf turf and sand in equal proportions. There must be a drainage layer of stones or broken bricks at the bottom. Arrange tubers in groups of 6-10. Mature plants look especially beautiful when planted tightly. Cover the tubers with a 5 cm layer of soil.

Rooting in the open field is carried out using seedlings in late spring. Make a similar earthen mixture, clear the place of weeds (along with the roots!) And loosen well.Dig wide holes about 10 cm deep. Saplings with straightened roots are added dropwise at a distance of 10 cm. After planting, apply mineral and organic fertilizers for flowering plants.

Attention! The plant does not tolerate intense sunlight, but in a too shaded place it will wither and lose its decorative effect.

Care and reproduction of oxalis versicolor. Fertilizing and feeding plants

The key point in caring for sour is watering. Oxalis loves moderate and regular doses of moisture. The main criterion for the need for irrigation is the drying of the topsoil. After flowering, the plant enters a dormant state. During this time, the amount of water and the frequency of watering should be reduced.

In the summer, the indoor flower can be grown outdoors in pots. They are placed in the air or buried in an area in the open ground. It is impossible to take the plant outside immediately, do it gradually, in the form of hardening. The optimum air temperature for oxalis is + 20 ... + 25 ° C (but no more) in the warm season. In winter, plant care is best done at + 10 ... + 12 ° C, in autumn - at + 12 ... + 14 ° C. Oxide does not tolerate sharp temperature changes and drafts.

Advice. Thermal recommendations are only relevant when combined with moderate to high humidity levels. To maintain this parameter at the desired level, spray the plant periodically in the spring and summer.

Other features of flower care:

• once every 2 years, a sour plant needs a transplant, it is better to carry it out after flowering;
• for the winter, cover the ridge with a perennial with a moisture-proof non-woven material;

• the easiest way to reproduce acid is by means of nodules that grow around the core rhizome of adult plants.

Attention! The seeds are also used for propagation. They can be bought in the store in the form of a varietal variety, because it is very difficult to pollinate the flowers and get the material at home.

Regular fertilization will increase the decorative properties of oxalis. As a rule, the plant is fed from April to the first days of autumn, in the phase of active growth. Do this every 14 days. Apply mineral complex fertilizers for flowering crops.

Diseases and pests of variegated sour. Combination with other plants

The first enemies of culture are improper care, violation of breeding and planting technology. Excessive watering of the flower leads to the appearance of rot on the roots. Low humidity or exposure to sunlight will cause the foliage to dry out. Eliminate negative factors - and correct the situation.

Of the pests, the plant is attacked by the scale insect, whitefly, aphid, spider mite. How they look is easy to find out from the photo. In the open field, it is easier to deal with them: treat them with a fungicide. At home, in the cold season, it remains to hope for the prevention of the entire flower garden on the windowsill.

Fitting caramel sour into the landscape of the site is as easy as shelling pears. The plant looks very beautiful both with flowers and without them. Juicy fluffy greenery will decorate the corners of the western or eastern sides of the house and other buildings. Oxalis looks great in combination with tall flowers, even if their flowering dates do not match.

In pots, a dense bush of individual flowers looks great in the landscaping of summer verandas, gazebos and arbours. You can place it in the composition of the alpine slides. On an ordinary windowsill or in a winter garden, caramel buds on a stick will fall into place. It is important that lighting and watering recommendations are followed everywhere.

Oxalis versicolor is a versatile ornamental crop for home cultivation and breeding. Caring for it is simple, and the result will certainly delight you.

Kislitsa: video

Oxalis or oxalis (Óxalis) belongs to the genus of annual or perennial grasses, and sometimes dwarf shrubs from the Oxalidaceae family. The plant is a mesophyte and needs sufficient water.Among other things, oxalis belongs to very shade-tolerant plants, which makes it easier to grow crops in the garden and at home.

Botanical description

The plant is characterized by the presence of a creeping and knobby rhizome. Leaves of the next type, trifoliate or palmate, with petioles. Foliage folds and sags in the evening and as a result of mechanical stress or exposure to too bright lighting.

Oxalis leaves are green, burgundy or purple in color. Flowers are regular in shape, with whitish, pink or yellow petals. The ovaries are five-celled. The flower closes at night and in bad weather. The fruits are represented by capsules that have a drop-down flap. The seeds are covered with a fairly fleshy and thick shell.

Superstitions and omens

Signs and superstitions associated with sour cherry indicate that this plant is not just an element of decor, but also a kind of indoor amulet that brings good luck to residents, which is why oxalis and hibiscus are very popular in indoor floriculture. This flower of love and happiness looks like a giant clover, and the four-leaf oxalis promises luck and business success to its owner. The flowering of sorrel is multiple. The charming small flowers are pink, yellow or white. According to domestic amateur flower growers, oxalis also helps to solve problems in his personal life.

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At the bottom of the flower pot, it is imperative to lay a layer of drainage from expanded clay, crushed brick breakage or pebbles. The average thickness of the drainage layer should vary between 3-5 centimeters. After planting is complete, oxalis needs to be watered abundantly and install in a well-lit place with sunlight, best on the southwest or southeast window.

Home care

Plant care consists in the implementation of the following activities:

• in the summer, the temperature regime in the Oxalis growing room should be within 22-25 ° C;
• in winter, during the Oxalis resting phase, it is necessary to adhere to temperature indicators within the range of 16-18 ° C;
• irrigation measures should be regular and abundant in the spring and summer, and in the fall the flower must be prepared for the dormant stage, reducing watering;
• it is necessary to feed the indoor ornamental acid plant in the period from the beginning of April to the last decade of August a couple of times a month through complex organic and mineral fertilizers for flowering plants;
• it is necessary to transplant the acid plant as needed if the flower pot has become too small and cramped.

Thus, for growing sour in indoor floriculture conditions, proper lighting, optimal temperature conditions and air humidity comfortable for Oxalis are required, as well as regular watering, periodic feeding and timely replanting.

Popular varieties

The genus Oxalis includes almost eight hundred species of plants from the oxalis family, which naturally grow in South Africa, South and Central America and Central Europe.

Name	Plant	Flowers
Poor or pressed oxalis (OxalisinopsEcklonetZeyh)	Small bulbs. Leaves of the trifoliate type, located on rather thin petioles	Large, dark pink with a yellowish center
Bowie sour (Oxalis bowiei Herb.)	Light green color, leathery leaves, located on relatively tall shoots	Dark pink, medium size
Volcanic oxalis (Oxalis vulcanicola Klee)	Shoots are covered with green, slightly brownish leaves, formed into a lush curtain	A large number of small, yellow colored flowers are formed
Giant oxalis (Oxalis gigantea Barneoud)	Straight shoots with drooping branches and oval three-lobed leaves	Presented by attractive yellow petals
Nine-leaved oxalis (Oxalis enneaphylla Cav.)	Plant with petiolate long-lobed, silvery-grayish-green foliage	Consist of whitish or pinkish petals
Depp's oxalis (Oxalis deppei Lodd)	Provides nutritious edible tubers and reverse heart-shaped foliage	Umbellate, crimson or red in color, with a yellowish base
Glandular oxalis (Oxalis adenophylla)	Foliage palmate complex, corrugated type, light green color	Relatively large, pinkish
Variety "Versicolor" or Versicolor	With bright green oblong leaves	When half-open, they look like red and white candies.
Iron Cross variety	The leaves are green, with the presence of purple cruciform spots	Pinkish red, decorative, bell-shaped, on thin, relatively long peduncles
Variety "Golden Cape" or golden cape	Graceful, pale green medium-sized leaves	The flower, when fully opened, is red on the outside and white on the inside

Less popular varieties in indoor floriculture are oxalis anomala (Oxalis anomala), oxalis articulata, oxalis succulenta with bronze-green leaves and var. Minutifolia.

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Breeding features

Depending on the species characteristics and features, you can multiply the room acid in different ways:

• reproduction of Oxalis by seed method in indoor floriculture is not practiced;
• tubers and bulbs that form around the Oxalis taproot must be separated and planted in an individual flower pot;
• reproduction of Oxalis by cuttings is carried out by cutting the cuttings and placing them in water, where after two to three weeks small roots appear;

To transplant rooted cuttings after the formation of shoots, it is necessary in a nutritious soil mixture, providing the plants with optimal, comfortable conditions.

Why leaves wither and dry

The aerial part of the plant withers, and the leaves dry as a result of improper care of the indoor culture:

• excessive moisture causes damage to the plant by gray rot or fusarium, the fight against which is carried out by the drug "Fundazol";
• sour leaves do not open as a result of drying out of the soil layer and with excessive dryness of the air;
• the aboveground part of the acid plant withers with excessive moisture and severe depletion of the soil in a flower pot;
• sour leaves with too dry air and high temperature conditions.

Oxalis is sufficiently resistant to plant parasites and diseasesbut weakened plants can be damaged by red spider mites, as well as aphids or scale insects. Spider mites are eliminated by treating the plant with Actellik. To destroy aphids, room acid is sprayed with soapy water, and the scabbard can be removed by mechanical removal followed by treatment with Aktara.

Use in garden decor

Due to the presence of multi-colored very decorative foliage and flowers, as well as the variety of sizes and shapes, the use of sorrel in landscape decoration is very popular and in demand. The plant can be grown in hanging and floor planters on terraces or verandas. It is allowed to use oxalis in joint plantings with any ornamental plants in mixborders, where Oxalis is planted as the first tier. Rapidly growing and clumping species can be planted to decorate alpine slides and rockeries.

Ornamental crop Oxalis is shade-tolerant, therefore it is very suitable for cultivation in shady areas, represented by trees and shrubs.Oxalis is in great demand as a fairly unpretentious ground cover plant that forms highly decorative green or red "cushions" that effectively cover the garden soil with their aboveground part. Among other things, the edible varieties of Oxalis are used in the preparation of certain dishes, as well as for medicinal or prophylactic purposes.

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Oxalis, or Oxalis, is the name of plants well known to flower growers around the world. They are used both as a pot culture and for decorating plots. Being primarily a ground cover plant, oxalis creates a whole carpet of cheerful leaves in landscape design.

Types and varieties of oxalis

In total, more than 800 species of sour cherry are known. They differ from each other in shape and size, the color of the leaves. There are oxalis, forming voluminous semi-shrubs, while others barely rise above the soil surface. On the basis of the species formed as a result of natural selection, decorative varieties have also been bred, which look especially unusual and attractive.

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Purple oxalis

It is a perennial plant that covers the soil with a thick carpet. The height of the shoots does not exceed 10–12 cm. The leaves are dark and large (diameter is 7 cm), slightly pubescent, have a rounded shape. They are assembled in sockets of 8 pieces. It blooms with white or pink flowers. Purple oxalis is suitable for indoor and garden cultivation.

Oxalis versicolor (multicolored)

The multi-colored oxalis, or versicolor, was brought from South Africa to the Old World in 1774, and very quickly gained popularity among flower growers, becoming an adornment of winter gardens and greenhouses. Flowers are the real highlight of this oxalis. In the bud state, they appear red with small white stripes, and after opening, the corolla becomes white on the inside and red on the outside.

The breeders have bred the most beautiful variety - Versicolor Golden Cape, or "Golden Cape", with red-yellow flowers. Ornamental leaves, painted in a pale green hue, make the plant look like a small fluffy bush.

Oxalis Iron Cross

The most popular type, which is also called Depp's sour. Its name translates as "Iron Cross". It is a quatrefoil that makes Iron Cross Oxalis look like a clover. Each leaf has brown spots in the center, which is a distinctive feature of this acid. Originally from Mexico.

Triangular oxalis

The distant Brazil became the homeland of the sorrel triangular. The species has beautiful purple leaves, and very small flowers can be painted in snow-white, pink or purple. Poorly tolerates frost, therefore it is mainly grown indoors or in containers.

Carob oxalis

This oxalis is known to many as a weed, although it has attractive cherry leaves with a brown tint. In summer it blooms with small yellow flowers. It multiplies very quickly and in the absence of control can fill the entire area, including beds and lawn. If carob oxalis is used as an ornamental plant, you need to constantly monitor its population. The species is resistant to adverse conditions.

Oxalis Anomala

Anomala is an oxalis which features pretty white flowers with a yellow center. The species is not very popular, and meeting it is a very difficult task.

Pink oxalis

Pink sour is also called the clover of happiness. A feature of the species is abundant flowering, which continues until the height of autumn. Plant height ranges from 30 to 35 cm. The leaves are three-lobed, bright green, attached on long petioles.The flowers themselves have a rich pink color, for which the species got its name. Their size is relatively small - about 3 cm. This is an ampelous plant that looks spectacular in hanging pots. It can be grown at home and used to decorate open verandas or gazebos.

Oxalis glandular

Ferruginous oxalis is a popular species in horticultural cultivation. Differs in miniature size: voluminous bushes grow up to 8 cm in height and 15 cm 6. Leaves are multi-lobed, the number of their oval parts can reach 22, painted with gray-green. Silvery flowers, the petals of which are decorated with pink blotches and veins, appear in June. Bred Minima, which has smaller leaves. Ferruginous oxalis tolerates winter cold well in the open field.

Pressed oxalis

Pressed Oxalis has an enviable resistance to adverse weather conditions, although it comes from South African countries. The length of the shoots can be from 5 to 20 cm. The triple leaves are colored green with a grayish tint. Flowering begins in summer, the petals are colored dark pink. Each flower has a pretty yellow center.

Signs and superstitions associated with oxalis

There is a sign that the house in which the sour cherry is grown is bypassed by quarrels and omissions. Due to its resemblance to clover, in some countries - Ireland and Germany - they believe that it brings good luck, so oxalis is given to loved ones on significant dates or housewarming.

Kislitsa, like hibiscus, is sometimes called the "flower of love." Superstition says that they help find a suitable other half. In addition, the cheerful look of oxalis bushes helps to calm the nerves, fight stress and depressive states.

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Reproduction and planting of acid sour in the open field

There are three options for breeding acidic sour:

1. Seeds. They are planted in April for seedlings or directly in open ground, as soon as the night frosts have ended. This method is not very popular, because it will take a couple of years to wait for the development of the plant and abundant flowering.
2. By dividing tubers, rhizomes or bulbs. This procedure is carried out in the fall.
3. Cuttings. Cut off shoots are placed in water, and after 10-14 days the first roots appear on them. After that, the cuttings can be planted in the ground or in a separate pot.

Before planting in open ground, you need to prepare the soil well: select the roots of the weeds and loosen it. When planting seedlings, you need to make the distance between the plants at least 10 cm. Oxalis feels good in partial shade, but it needs a sufficient amount of sunlight, otherwise the shoots will stretch out, and the flowers and leaves will become faded. After planting, use mineral or organic fertilizers.

Oxalis care at home

Oxalis is often used as an indoor flower. It is not picky enough to care, and pleases the eye with original leaves all year round. In order for oxalis to show itself in all its glory, it is recommended to put the pot on the western or eastern windowsill, where diffused light will be provided. Oxalis also tolerates slight shading. In warm seasons, it can be taken out onto a balcony or veranda, protected from direct sunlight.

Although oxalis is very unpretentious, important to remember, that it does not tolerate sudden changes in air temperature and cool drafts. You need to take the plant out into the street gradually. Suitable temperatures are 20-25 ° C in summer and 15-17 ° C in winter.

Kislitsa likes to be watered enough. During the dormant period, the frequency of soil moisture should be reduced, and during the growing season, make sure that only the top layer of the soil dries out. It should be noted that in different species and varieties of oxalis, the "sleep mode" can begin at different times of the year, so you need to take into account the individual characteristics of the flower.

Care also includes regular feeding, which will increase the decorative qualities of acid. Usually they are brought in during the period of active growth - from April to August. But for different species, this time, again, may differ. Average frequency of fertilization is 2 weeks. You can use mineral complexes designed for flowering plants.

Oxalis in garden landscaping

Oxalis is considered a versatile garden plant. It is often used to create a border along the paths, design alpine slides. In a prefabricated flower garden, they are successfully combined with other flowers, for example, with asters or marigolds. Interesting contrasts and patterns can be created with vibrant oxalis leaves.

Ampel species are planted in hanging containers or flowerpots. It is often used to decorate the soil around trees and shrubs.

Why do oxalis leaves wither and dry

The most common reason why oxalis leaves dry is due to insufficient moisture. You need to pay attention to whether it is too hot in the room if it is grown at home. The delicate leaves of garden oxalis begin to wither on hot days. To remedy the situation, you need to provide the plant with sufficient watering.

When grown indoors, low humidity may be the cause of leaf drying. The problem will be solved by a bowl of water or moistened expanded clay. Sometimes a wet towel is hung on the battery. It will also be useful to use a special device - a humidifier. It is also important to exclude pest infestations and, if necessary, treat with fungicides.

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The variety of types of oxalis and their appearance allows you to choose the option you like, which will harmoniously fit into the general panorama of the site or decorate the window sill. Taking care of oxalis is easy if you know what conditions this flower needs.

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