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

Yellow Wood Sorrel’s native range is Worldwide.

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.

Yellow Wood Sorrel thrives in bright and direct sunlight. To ensure your plant receives enough light to survive, place it less than one foot from a window. The current weather in your area may affect the placement in your home. For example, if you live in a region that has longer and more intense periods of sunlight, then you may want to place the plant farther away from the window to avoid direct sunlight and reduce the risk of sunburn. Alternatively, if you live in a region with relatively milder temperatures and less intense sunlight, then you may be able to place the plant closer to the window for increased exposure. Ultimately, the current weather in your area should be taken into consideration when determining the best placement for your Yellow Woodsorrel.

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

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.