My oxalis is looking a bit sad and stringy, and a few of the leaves are looking a bit rotten. It lives on a east facing windowsill (in Scotland) and I water it when the soil is starting to feel dry to the touch.
A few of my leaves end up doing the same thing. I end up cutting those ones off – this plant grows so fast. Have you tried using a mix of soil to create a more chunky soil? I do potting soil, perlite and orchid bark and it seems to like this mix.
ZealousidealPen443
How’s the light condition?
To ensure it thrives, provide bright, indirect light, water when the topsoil feels dry, maintain a 65-75°F temperature, moderate humidity, fertilize in spring/summer, prune dead leaves, and use a well-draining potting mix, all while avoiding overwatering and underwatering.
LeafLove11
Without good light, they never get very full. I have a feeling a Scottish East windowsill isn’t enough light.
Could you put it outside in a sheltered spot, at least for the summer? Or give it a position that gets more filtered sunlight?
Mine’s currently on the front porch, but I’ve also kept it very happy for seasons at a time in my West-facing window.
inferno-pepper
Mine discolors a bit or does the weird mutated leaves that curl up every once in awhile. The great thing about oxalis is that it grows so fast! Cut the leaves that are bad and wait a few days… new leaves!
It otherwise looks very healthy. I’d recommend a fertilizer (standard house plant mix) that is slightly more diluted than called for in the instructions. Fertilize once every month or two – more frequent can scorch the leaves.
micro-void
I wonder if it’s outgrown the pot and needs more space for its roots. But I’m not very familiar with oxalis.
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A few of my leaves end up doing the same thing. I end up cutting those ones off – this plant grows so fast. Have you tried using a mix of soil to create a more chunky soil? I do potting soil, perlite and orchid bark and it seems to like this mix.
How’s the light condition?
To ensure it thrives, provide bright, indirect light, water when the topsoil feels dry, maintain a 65-75°F temperature, moderate humidity, fertilize in spring/summer, prune dead leaves, and use a well-draining potting mix, all while avoiding overwatering and underwatering.
Without good light, they never get very full. I have a feeling a Scottish East windowsill isn’t enough light.
Could you put it outside in a sheltered spot, at least for the summer? Or give it a position that gets more filtered sunlight?
Mine’s currently on the front porch, but I’ve also kept it very happy for seasons at a time in my West-facing window.
Mine discolors a bit or does the weird mutated leaves that curl up every once in awhile. The great thing about oxalis is that it grows so fast! Cut the leaves that are bad and wait a few days… new leaves!
It otherwise looks very healthy. I’d recommend a fertilizer (standard house plant mix) that is slightly more diluted than called for in the instructions. Fertilize once every month or two – more frequent can scorch the leaves.
I wonder if it’s outgrown the pot and needs more space for its roots. But I’m not very familiar with oxalis.