Exceptionally rewarding, Oxalis tetraphylla 'Iron Cross' (Good Luck Plant) is a bulbous perennial forming a lush mound of rich green leaves composed of 4 heart-shaped leaflets, each with a dark purplish blotch at its base. The burgundy marking across the center of the leaves is reminiscent of a cross. Oxalis deppei 'Iron Cross' A spreading herbaceous perennial up to15cm in height when in flower, with clover-like green leaves and dark brown patches at the base of each heart-shaped leaflet forming a cross shape. Bright brick pink funnel-shaped flowers appear late spring to late summer Synonyms Oxalis deppei 'Iron Cross'
Oxalis deppei 'Iron Cross'
Oxalis tetraphylla (often traded under its synonym O. deppei) is a bulbous herbaceous perennial plant from Mexico. It is sometimes sold as lucky clover or shamrock (though it is neither a clover nor a shamrock). In the wild or feral state it is often called four-leaved wood-sorrel after its family, Oxalidaceae. Iron Cross is a popular houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window. Plant parents describe this plant as a fast grower and easy to bloom with a whopping 159 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟 The Oxalis deppei - Oxalis tetraphylla 'Iron Cross' - Clover or shamrock is a unique and attractive plant that is easy to care for and requires minimal pruning. This clover-like plant has a low-growing, spreading habit and produces delicate, four-petaled white flowers with yellow centers. Happy 2022! Bring some much needed luck into your life with this gorgeous little plant. 00:00 Welcome 00:52 Oxalis chat05:41 Oxalis Care08:22 Thanks and see.
Bulbe d'Oxalis Deppei Bio Iron Cross Calibre 4/5. Bulbe Biologique (AB)
Scientific Name: Oxalis tetraphylla (aka O. deppei) Plant Type: Perennial bulb Light: The good luck plant requires indirect bright light. Water: Do not overwater your good luck plant; keep the potting soil moist but never soggy. Let the potting soil dry out between each watering. Physical Characteristics Oxalis deppei is a BULB growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.1 m (0ft 4in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower from June to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Oxalis. Family Oxalidaceae. Order Oxalidales. How to care for Iron Cross. Water Light Nutrients. Jump to summary ↓. 💦 Water. How often to water your Iron Cross. 0.5 cups every 9. Iron Cross needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn't get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot. A tutorial on growing the Iron Cross Oxalis, Oxalis deppei. Introduction to the plant, growing requirements, planting and after care. Name: Oxalis deppei (De.
Oxalis deppei 'Iron Cross'
Oxalis tetraphylla 'Iron Cross': A broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with variegated, burgundy and green foliage and pink and red flowers in spring, summer and fall. To grow well, it prefers mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Grows best in well-drained, rich and average soil. Iron Cross Oxalis 4 Comments My obsession with oxalis is not undocumented on this site. I've got an entire tag dedicated to it. What I haven't said here is that I'm really not into the large-leaved shamrock-style oxalis you see in stores around St. Patrick's Day. Just not my thing.
There are hundreds of species of Oxalis native to tropical and subtropical Central and South America and Southern Africa, but the most common species sold as Shamrocks, or as houseplants, include: O. acetosella, wood sorrel - has green leaves with 3 triangular leaflets and white flowers. There is a variety rosea that has pink flowers. Oxalis Deppei. Oxalis leaves are palmate with 3 - 12 leaflets - often clover-like. Some species are invasive and considered to be weeds. Others make excellent ground cover or houseplants. Most are frost tender and suitable for greenhouses or conservatory in cooler climes. Oxalis 'Iron Cross'- 'Iron Cross', also called 'Four Leaf Clover' - have.
Oxalis tetraphylla 'Iron Cross' Iron Cross Oxalis (4.5" Pot) Little Prince To Go
Description Oxalis Iron Cross, also called Four Leaf Clover, are unique bulbs. They produce clusters of rosy pink blossoms during the summer, but watch out because the foliage has a unique solid purple imprint in the middle of the four heart shaped leaves. Looks great in containers, windowboxes or borders. A symbol of good luck! Reviews (11) TIP Oxalis "Iron Cross" grows poorly in wet, heavy clay soil and shade. Oxalis deppei "Iron Cross" originated in Mexico and South America. The plant grows 12 inches tall from perennial bulbous root stock. The oxalis leaf resembles a clover leaf with three heart-shaped leaflets.
