Oxalis stricta aka Yellow Wood Sorrel

Yellow Wood Sorrel presents a moderate level of care, which allows plant enthusiasts with some experience to expand their skills and knowledge.

Yellow Wood Sorrel should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

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.

To ensure optimal growth, the Yellow Wood Sorrel prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the wintertime, it's common for Yellow Wood Sorrel to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more.

Yellow Wood Sorrel is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

No extra humidity is necessary for the Yellow Wood Sorrel. Absorption of water by plants is primarily done through their roots, and soil watering is the most effective method to provide humidity to your plants.

The Yellow Wood Sorrel is characterized by its slow growth and doesn't need fertilization in addition to its potting soil. By renewing the soil in its pot once a year, it should have enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not from any fertilizers.

Yellow Wood Sorrel grows vertically and new growth emerges from the top of the plant.

Yellow Wood Sorrel’s native range is Worldwide.