Oxalis palmifrons Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Oxalis palmifrons is a flowering plant in the Oxalidaceae family with short, dark brown leaf stems. This plant has several leaves reaching 19 or more on a stem. This plant rarely produces inflorescences but can be brightly colored, such as white or yellow. This plant may be hazardous to pets if ingested.
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Oxalis palmifrons
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Oxalis palmifrons
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Genus
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Oxalis
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Family
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Oxalidaceae
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Order
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Oxalidales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Oxalis palmifrons Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Oxalis palmifrons.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Oxalis palmifrons needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Oxalis palmifrons needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Oxalis palmifrons Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Oxalis palmifrons to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Oxalis palmifrons prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 70%. |
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Oxalis palmifrons Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Oxalis palmifrons. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Oxalis palmifrons plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Oxalis palmifrons Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Oxalis palmifrons plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
White
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Oxalis palmifrons toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is not safe for humans and your pets if ingested |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Oxalis palmifrons Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Oxalis palmifrons, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
autumn
winter
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Oxalis palmifrons Native Region |
Find out where the Oxalis palmifrons plant originated. |
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Country |
South Africa
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