Oxalis crassipes (Pink Shamrock) - Care Guide & Best Prices

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Plant Details

Common Name	Pink Shamrock
Family	Oxalidaceae
Genus	Oxalis
Species	Crassipes
Origin	South America
Blooming	Spring to Autumn, sometimes year-round indoors with care
Leaf Color	Dark green or deep purple depending on cultivar
Sunlight	Half-shade
Category	Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix rich in organic matter or peat-based soil

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Watering

Keep soil moist during active growth, allow to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sun which scorches leaves.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers and yellowing foliage to encourage new growth

Pest Control Aphid Fungus Gnat Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 7 months

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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

59° – 86°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 70%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

500 – 12000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

1000 – 2500

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

20% – 65%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

300 – 1800

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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Oxalis crassipes

Pink Shamrock

Perennial bulbous herb with trifoliate leaves and pink star-shaped flowers. Native to South America, popular as an ornamental houseplant or garden border plant.