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Oxalis palmifrons

O. palmifrons is a very intereting plant, with leaves having about 25 leaflets arranged radiating outward in a circle and held horizontally just above the soil surface (when grown in full sun). The leaves are silvery and covered with tiny glistening hairs. Without a flower most people would never believe this is an oxalis. Grow Oxalis palmifrons and O. polyphyllav ar. heptaphylla in full sun in a mixture of sand and volcanic gravel with avery small amount of leaf mold. They are strictly winter growing species and tolerate cool winter night temperatures but not hard frost--many nights this last winter were below freezing.
O. palmifrons is a fantastic plant, with leaves having about 25 leaflets arranged radiating outward in a circle and held horizontally just above the soil surface (when grown in full sun). The leaves are silvery and covered with tiny glistening hairs. Without a flower most people would never believe this is an oxalis. I grow Oxalis palmifrons and O. polyphyllav ar. heptaphylla in full sun in a mixture of sand and volcanic gravel with avery small amount of leaf mold.They are strictly winter growing species and tolerate cool winter night temperatures but not hard frost
This species prefers deep planting (15cm) which is necessary to make it flower: In the ground or in a deep pot ( with a mixture of compost and sand) Keep it moist from sept- mai dry in the summer
It is unusual that we put this species for sale again (the last year!!)
AVAILABLE THIS YEAR 2022 DURING THE SUMMER (june, july)
shipping has been planned for mid June

The genus

Oxalis is a very large genus , especially known by its invasive weedy species. However, the species presented make excellent and attractive container plants. When referring to an invasive species we will surely draw your attention to it. A large number of Oxalis species from South Africa that could be described as 'shrubby.'

  • Family :Oxalidaceae
  • Section :feuillage palmé
  • Native to :Afrique du Sud (Le Cap Ouest)
  • Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
  • Colour :White
  • Hardiness :medium
  • Exposure :half-shade, full sun
  • Storage organ :bulb
  • Growth :winter grower
  • Flowering height :0-15 cm
  • Uses :Containers or pot - Rockery

Growing cycle

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Planting
Growth
Flowering
Planting :July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-1)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-2), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :October (sem. 2-4), November (sem. 1-3)