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28 Jul : 11:02

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oxalis_alba.jpgBulb that resembles clover herb because of its slain top of the stems are leaves like her - with three or four parts.
Among fans gardeners are known several types. In our most frequently occurs Oxalis deppei, whose homeland is Mexico. This kind of looks like a large four-leaved clovers and blossom in red. Other popular types are: South African Oxalis bowieana, which blooms in summer and spring, pink-red flowers; Oxalis carnosa, from Chile and Peru, which gives yellow spring flowers, and Oxalis regnelli, which originates from South America and blooms almost year round with white flowers that resemble scissors to cut the top leaves of the trefoil.

Different species and varieties differ in shape and color of the leaves. Common are cyanide (Royal clover), in bright or dark green, very large, medium or small, and so on.
Individual varieties bloom at different times. For example, Oxalis deppei (Four Leaf Clover) blooms in October-December, and Oxalis regnellii (crab) July-August.


Representative of the family Oxalidaceae / Oksalievi. Oksalisat bulb is grass. The bulbs are planted shallow (1 cm depth). It is possible to place and in water are planted after root formation.
ova, from which most needs oksalisat are strong light and heat. So we need to carefully select the most appropriate place for your plant. The favorable temperature for it is 5 to 25 degrees. Should be watered regularly, as during the growth is better to keep it evenly moist soil and in the rest of the year may and should be allowed to dry. According to the rule species that bloom in winter, sleeping in the summer, and vice versa. Those that bloom throughout the year, must annually transplant in the summer and fall, their leaves should be cut.


Care: Oxalis deppei

This form may be delivered in the open from mid-May and stay there before the first frost in autumn. This means that the bulbs must be cleaned of all soil and kept dry and cool place. Since April the young bulbs are planted predominantly in humus soil.
Four Leaf Clover pour plenty of water, at the time of flowering is dressed each week.

Oxalis regnellii

This species grows well on oksalis polusyanka with sufficient moisture and hladnina. He feels well in unheated room or corridor, but does not tolerate over!
During growth Water regularly. In autumn remove dust from the bulbs and store them in a cool (in the basement). Planted in the spring.

Total for both is that you develop a better and brighter place for regular watering. In winter do not like very hot rooms.


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