Oxalis massoniana
Stan Farwig IBS 10/02: Dark red stems , its filigree of tiny leaves, and especially its orange flowers, luminous with a metallic sheen, makes it difficult to disagree with paymaster-Capt Salter's assesment: "This species is perhaps the most strikingly handsome of all South African Oxalis " See AGS Dec 2002 V70 p 449
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 verticillé
- Native to :Afrique du Sud (Le Cap, Rhynsburg pass)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Orange
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
- Uses :Containers or pot
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-2)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-3), September (sem. 4-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :October (sem. 2-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-1)