Oxalis Triangularis - False Shamrock - Indoor Flowering Plant

🦋Why This Plant is Pure Magic

✔Hypnotic movement– Leaves fold up at night like praying hands
✔Vibrant color– Deep purple foliage with delicate pink-white flowers
✔Easy-care charm– Goes dormant when stressed, then rebounds beautifully
✔Pet-friendly– Non-toxic for curious cats and dogs

🍀 Growth & Behavior

• Height: 15-30cm tall with spreading habit
• Foliage: Triangular purple leaves (10-15 per stem)
• Flowers: Small pink trumpets (blooms spring through fall)
• Dormancy: Natural summer/winter rest periods

🏆 UAE Survival Skills

• AC-tolerant – Adjusts well to indoor climates
• Drought-smart – Bulbs store water for dry spells

☀️ Light Preferences

• Ideal: Bright indirect light (east-facing windows)
• Bonus: Develops richer color with morning sun
• Avoid: Hot afternoon sun (scorches leaves)

💧 Watering Rhythm

• Active Growth: Water when top soil dries (2-3x/week)
• Dormancy: Reduce to monthly (leaves will disappear)
• Pro Tip: Bottom-water to prevent leaf spots

🌡️ Climate Control

• Happy Range: 18-26°C (perfect for UAE homes)
• Dormancy Trigger: Let soil dry completely for 6 weeks to reset

✂️ Effortless Care

• Pruning: Simply remove spent leaves at base
• Feeding: Half-strength fertilizer monthly during growth
• Dividing: Separate bulbs every 2-3 years in dormancy