Oxalis megalorrhiza
Also Known As
- Oxalis carnosa
Plant type
cactus / succulent, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 4"-8"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-12
Oxalis megalorrhiza plant details
Oxalis megalorrhiza is a deciduous groundcover bulb / corm / tuber or cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and high water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis megalorrhiza
- Plant type: groundcover bulb / corm / tuber or cactus / succulent
- Plant family: oxalidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: caudex-forming, houseplant, self-sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis megalorrhiza
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: high
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Forms small caudex, fleshy erect stems; grows full and bushy; frost hardy.
By: Cactus Jungle
Native to Peru and Chile. Forms nice tubers. See Rowley's Caudiciform book p. 211. Winter grower.
Gardening facts about Oxalis megalorrhiza plant
How to Grow Oxalis megalorrhiza
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- high
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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