Oxalis dillenii aka Common Yellow Wood Sorrel
Taxonomy
Oxalis dillenii, also known as the southern wood-sorrel, slender yellow woodsorrel, and Dillen's oxalis, is a species in the wood-sorrel family Oxalidaceae in the genus Oxalis. This plant has leaves that resemble clover leaves, with three leaflets, and it produces flowers with five yellow petals that are 4 to 10 millimetres (0.16 to 0.39 in) in length. The leaflets are 1 to 2 centimetres (0.39 to 0.79 in) wide and have pointed hairs, while the fruits are rather brown and 1.5 to 2.5 centimetres (0.59 to 0.98 in) in size. It is often considered a weed and can be found worldwide, but it likely originated in North America.
This plant can be either perennial or annual, and it has a thinner rhizome and outside-of-the-ground stolons. It is a widespread invasive species that infests vegetable crops, orchards, and is sometimes found in field crops. It is especially invasive in Kentucky. To get rid of it, manual weeding is recommended.
Southern Woodsorrel is also a rare houseplant that requires regular watering to thrive. It prefers long-lasting, direct light and should be less than 1 foot from a window. The plant likes soil that is well-draining and does not require added fertilizers if you repot it each time it doubles in size.
Common names
Common Yellow Wood Sorrel, Wood Shamrock, Slender Yellow Wood SorrelHow to care for Common Yellow Wood Sorrel
Difficulty
If you're looking for a plant that offers a moderate level of challenge, Common Yellow Wood Sorrel is a great choice to test your gardening skills.
Water
Common Yellow Wood Sorrel should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Soil
Common Yellow Wood Sorrel loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.
Toxicity
Ploi lacks confirmed information on the toxicity of this plant. If you, a relative, or your pet accidentally consume plant material with unknown toxicity, it's best to consult a medical expert.
Humidity
The Common Yellow Wood Sorrel does not need extra humidity. Plants primarily absorb water through their root system, making soil watering the best way to provide humidity to your plants.
Fertilizer
The Common Yellow Wood Sorrel grows at a slow pace and doesn't require any supplementary fertilizers. By renewing its potting soil once a year, it should receive enough nourishment. Remember, plants obtain their energy from sunlight, not fertilizers.
Growth-pattern
New growth will sprout from the top of the Common Yellow Wood Sorrel as it grows vertically.
Region of origin
Common Yellow Wood Sorrel’s native range is Worldwide.
More info:
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