The Maintenance Method of Oxalis palmifrons
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Oxalis palmifrons, also known as Palmifrons Oxalis, is native to tropical America and named for its leaves resembling palm tree leaves. It is a perennial herb of the Oxalis genus in the family Oxalidaceae, with slightly creeping stems and bulbous bulbs underground. The leaves are卷状对生 (scroll-like and opposite), highly branched, round and fan-shaped, green in color, and can turn purple with large temperature differences.
The flower color ranges from milky white to slightly pinkish white, blooming from March to December. Oxalis palmifrons prefers a sunny, warm, and humid environment. In hot summer areas, it needs partial shade, has strong drought resistance, is not cold-resistant, and the bulbs can rot if water accumulates in the pot. In high summer temperatures, the leaves can turn yellow and wither, and the underground bulbs can be lifted and placed in a cool and well-ventilated area. When the temperature drops in autumn and the leaves begin to sprout, they can be repotted. Expose the new leaves to the soil surface, water when dry, and gradually increase scattered light. The intensity of ultraviolet light differs between latitudes in autumn, and the tender leaves can easily be sunburned.
The planting material should focus on drainage and breathability. This variety is not tolerant to direct sunlight and must be shaded in summer. If the leaves are not dry, water can be supplemented moderately, as the plant is relatively drought-resistant. During the growing period, water when the plant is completely dry, avoiding waterlogging. In the whole summer, shade the plant and place it in a bright and well-ventilated area with scattered light, and only give a small amount of water. Excess water will rot the bulbs. Due to different latitudes, after the leaves wither, the bulbs can be lifted and placed in a cool and well-ventilated area. When the temperature drops in autumn, the bulbs sprout and can be repotted. If the leaves are not dry, watering can be resumed when the temperature drops in autumn, gradually increasing. There is no need to water if the plant's leaves look vigorous, and watering can be combined with lighting if the leaves look slightly wilted.
In winter, Oxalis palmifrons needs to avoid low temperatures that can cause frostbite. There is no problem with the soil being dry at zero degrees. There is a big difference between north and south, and flower friends should raise the plant according to their own environment.
Oxalis palmifrons can be propagated by sowing and dividing. The temperature for sowing is 20+ degrees, and sowing in low temperatures with temperature differences will result in a higher germination rate. Each Oxalis palmifrons plant will grow 1 to 5 offsets every year. The bulbs can be lifted in autumn or after dormancy, and individual bulbs can be potted.
Flower friends should note that this variety is quite popular and is not tolerant to direct sunlight. Please be careful not to sunburn the leaves, which can lead to the plant going dormant.
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