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    Oxalis gigantea

    Also Known As

    • Giant Oxalis

    Plant type

    shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6'-8'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

    Oxalis gigantea plant details

    Oxalis gigantea is a semi-evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis gigantea

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
    Plant family: oxalidaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: tropical-looking, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis gigantea

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Are you a fan of the funky stuff? This Oxalis really knows how to get its funk on! Oxalis gigantea is one of the few Oxalis to form a shrub. The succulent stems grow every which way, including up, often reaching 6-8’ tall. From the silvery succulent stems sprout tufts of green clover leaves & bright yellow flowers. May go summer dormant if it is in droughty conditions. From Chile. Super-funk-tastic!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Oxalis gigantea plant

    How to Grow Oxalis gigantea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Zones

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