How to Plant a Shamrock Flower
Shamrock (Oxalis triangularis) produces large, triangular leaves in groups of three and bright yellow or white flowers. They are often sold as indoor potted plants around St. Patrick's Day, but they make a suitable potted plant year round.
Propagate shamrocks by root division, as the seeds are difficult to grow and rarely germinate. Shamrocks go dormant in the summer months, which is when plants are normally divided and planted into their own pots.
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Instructions
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Lift the shamrock plant out of its existing pot. Brush the soil from the roots to reveal the small bulb structures.
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Separate the smaller bulbs from the main root clump. The smaller bulbs are located on the outside of the root ball.
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Fill a pot of medium size---5 to 6 inches in diameter---two-thirds full with well-draining potting soil. Use a pot that has at least one drainage hole on the bottom. Prepare a pot for each shamrock bulb you are planting.
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Set the bulb on top the soil in the center of the pot. Add enough soil to just cover the bulb. Bulbs should sit no more than 1/2 inch under the soil surface.
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Water the pot from the top until the excess moisture begins to drain from the bottom. Keep the soil moist at all times.
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Set the pot in a warm, sunny window. Plants will resume growth in late fall or early winter.
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Tips & Warnings
Shamrocks are winter blooming plants, so they must be grown indoors except in the warmest climates.
References
- Photo Credit Oxalis triangularis, isolated image by Tamara Kulikova from Fotolia.com
