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Oxalis tuberosa

Genus: Oxalis
Family: Oxalidaceae

About this plant

O. tuberosa is a sprawling perennial with edible, fleshy, red or yellow tubers, fleshy stems, and green or purple, trifoliate leaves. Small clusters of yellow, funnel-shaped flowers, 2cm across, are produced in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow under glass in loam-based potting compost with added grit in bright, filtered light and low humidity. Can stand outside in frost-free months

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Separate and replant tubers in autumn or spring

Pests

Tubers are attractive to vine weevil larvae

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Submerged

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years