Oxalis Triangularis Care (Purple Shamrock): A Houseplant You Can Eat

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Oxalis triangularis, also known as Purple Shamrock, is a strikingly gorgeous and simple plant to care for, provided you know what it needs. This is the 'Ebony Allure' variety from Josh's Frogs. Something many people don't know about the shamrock plant is that it's EDIBLE in small amounts, often used as a garnish on salads. The corms beneath the soil surface are also edible and are much sweeter than the leaves.
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@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Anyone ever eaten their oxalis? Or can you not bring yourself to do it? P.S. I got mine from Josh's Frogs, who have offered a 15% discount on the entire store with code 'epicgardening' - not sponsored, they just want to hook up Epic Gardening subscribers :)

@kristiannelazo 4 жыл бұрын

Epic Gardening - Hey Kevin l ordered other plants today for the first time since they are out of stock for the oxalis purple shamrock. Your “epicgardening” code didn’t work for me. so l called them up after l already ordered. Somehow the company said it was disabled, but, it should be good now for first time buyers! 🤗 Thank you for sharing “epic gardening” tips!

@ohmygoodnessgoddess 3 жыл бұрын

I kind of feel bad eating it, like it’s my baby and it’s trusting me to take care of it

@hmh3808 3 жыл бұрын

Oxalis is great as a house plant because they don’t like full hot sun -they like bright shade... I’ve been growing every variety of these for over 30 years, they can be gently repotted anytime -they don’t need to be in dormancy -and they love to be “deadheaded“, meaning keep plucking the wilted leaves at the base, (and even the flowers can go in a separate vase) and it stimulates them to grow more... I take my half dozen pots outside every summer and they sit on a shaded table on my patio and triple in size every year they just love it. Only have to be well watered once a week. The leaves will close if they’re in too much sun and will bleach out the beautiful colours...

@bobbiechinn9578 2 жыл бұрын

I inherited a few plants and in a geranium pot no less an oxalis leaf popped out! I located its roots and repotted it....lucky! 😍😍😍

@aida087 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing Kevin!! I was able to save my Mom's Oxalis because it was too leggy and she overwatered it almost to death!! I changed the soil, cut back all the stems to the base and placed it under my growlights in my greenhouse!! Thank God it started sprouting new stems/leaves and now it's full and lush!! I'm afraid to give it back to her but I took a few divisions of it just on case, plus a few for me lol!!💜💜💜🥰

@stevenstillwell-NC 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for teaching this old gardener a new trick. Oxalis has always been an outdoor plant for accenting areas of the garden; as of today is also becomes a house plant as well!

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

You'll be thankful you added it to your indoor repertoire!

@DonWood 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video, only found out about Oxalis triangularis tonight and now I want one in my life.

@gendoll5006 6 ай бұрын

This plant is so nostalgic because I grew up with my mom having a huge one in our home and it was so neat seeing them opened and closed and so beautiful. I have some bulbs coming today and I hope at least a few grow! I DID NOT KNOW THEY WERE EDIBLE OMG!!!

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Also, if you like to read, feel free to check out the in-depth care guide on my website: www.epicgardening.com/oxalis-triangularis/

@chelseabradfield2859 4 жыл бұрын

I just got my first one yesterday. I'm so excited to watch this baby grow

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@marciavella3495 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video ! Very informative , I just bought one today and was looking for care tips and your video was just what I needed! Also i love the clear sound in your video a lot of people kind of mumble or have poor sound quality . yours was great, even with my washing machine going crazy in the next room lol

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear this!

@leeannconnolly1955 3 жыл бұрын

Ive had my two for 35 yrs,l love them.

@LostInThisGardenofLife 3 жыл бұрын

The plant looks fragile but it has some crazy ass root system. Those roots get HUGE! I pulled some up yesterday outside to save them and I was amazed at the huge bulbous root system. Now I understand how it can be so drought tolerant in the hotter months. 🤣

@user-wh7xb2wy3s Ай бұрын

Am si eu planta asta si o iubesc mult Sanatate multa Nu e pretentioasa, infloreste toata vara si toamna tarziu moare si eu nu ii pun iarna nici o picatura de apa si in primavara o ud normal❤❤❤

@marciagrant6687 4 жыл бұрын

I love this plant! I actually keep it outside. Never considered it as a house plant. Thanks for the video.

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely try both!

@ambercollins6783 2 жыл бұрын

I found you in insta and now on youtube. I could watch you content all day!

@Bjarneyemma 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for including celsius!

@andreaamplified 4 ай бұрын

Mine on my patio in Las Vegas is resilient. It is 5 years from 30f-118f.

@GardeningkiDuniyaYT 3 жыл бұрын

It is my favorite and easy to care plant 🍀

@EdwardHCGraydon 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I learned quite a bit. .

@joshuarichards8065 4 жыл бұрын

I have a large leaf variety of this and keep mine in bright shade by putting it at the shady north side of a shed with nothing blocking view of sky so it gets lots of indirect light. It seems really happy there. Also it seems to close leaves when handled so that's cool.

@adriennefloreen 3 жыл бұрын

In California we have redwood sorrel (oxalis oregana) that's very similar looking but only purple on the undersides of the leaves. It likes to grow in redwood mulch in the shade of redwood trees. I've eaten it numerous times but never considered growing it as a house plant.

@thetaylorsmn55449 3 жыл бұрын

I've had good luck with an African Violet self watering pot. Seems to be working good.

@northeastslingshot1664 4 жыл бұрын

Just got one as a gift! Thank you!

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

you're welcome!

@Sapphodreams 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this post.

@princessericasinco6051 3 жыл бұрын

I have 1 healthy oxalis plant too so beautiful and i love it i will try to taste sometimes

@xfortunesquex 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful plant! I love all oxalis :) Thank you for sharing that these are not for pets. That's very important for everyone to know.

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, keep away from cats!

@mandy-leeleibbrandt2510 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome. Thanks

@ayleighkay 4 жыл бұрын

Fun fact -- These plants are known to go into dormancy mid-summer as well! My mom has one and it spent about a month in dormancy mid-to-late summer and now (late Sept-early Oct) it's starting to sprout new leaves again.

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Ah no way! Interesting share

@bnbhomestead2124 4 жыл бұрын

We’re all for edibles! Thanks for the video!

@marial4948 4 жыл бұрын

Be careful. Oxalic acid is known to cause kidney stones, because it transforms to calcium oxalate which are basically what most kidney stones consist of.

@cathy2142 4 жыл бұрын

beautiful plant!

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!

@debraturner42 4 жыл бұрын

Love this plant! You actually inspired me to buy this plant on Josh's Frogs (after watching your unboxing video) and I'm enjoying it so much! I stumbled across another oxalis called Plum Crazy Gorgeous coloring! I actually planted my ebony allure in a wider pot, Thoughts?? Thanks for sharing all the info!!💗💗💗

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

I think it should work quite well in a larger pot, it's a clumping grower so you should see it start to fill that pot out

@simplifygardening 4 жыл бұрын

Powdery mildew would be a pain to treat indoors Kevin. But SB plant Invigorator or Whole milk would be a good way to deal with it. Spraying is weekly. But indoors should be dry enough so humidity os lower and id imagine that shouldn't become too much of an issue. Great video

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Whole milk is surprisingly effective against it, it's my go-to treatment if I see it early

@thegreenwitch6050 4 жыл бұрын

Oxalis are my favorite! I found a varigated one at a grocery store 💜

@corpseorchids 4 жыл бұрын

What ! Pics i need to see it !

@GardeningkiDuniyaYT 3 жыл бұрын

Really

@revamosley1052 3 жыл бұрын

@@corpseorchids Yes I want to see it too!

@ruddiestmanx5116 4 жыл бұрын

I found these growing in my back yard

@Janetm127 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought my first plant thanks so much for the information. I have a ledge on my front window which gives good light but it is facing the west will this be ok for the plant?

@kennethlgabriel 4 жыл бұрын

"All plants are outdoor plants." I hope I don't sound ridiculous but that's not something that crossed my mind but is accurate! Nonetheless, I'm looking to purchase this! I can't wait to taste it. I wonder if it tastes like my spekboom. 🤔

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to give some insight!

@BaltimoresBerzerker 4 жыл бұрын

This grows wild in Maryland. Tastes like lemon, pretty good flowers too.

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Flowers are gorgeous! I'd love to see this in the wild, not out here in Cali

@christinecaney2745 3 жыл бұрын

I grow them outside, I live in Ma. You can also start new plants from leaf cuttings, found this out accidentally. They are a nice addition to any arrangement in a flower vase. When I went to trash the dead flowers, I discovered roots and little leaves at the very bottom of the stem. Definitely one of my favorite plants.

@roxanecrabe8447 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kevin, love your videos! I’m reading everywhere that I should wait until February before repotting my oxalis... I bought it a week ago but the pot looks so full! What should I do?

@hmh3808 3 жыл бұрын

Not at all! ...u can upsize the pot ANY time just try to disturb the corms very little, take it out in one unit and increase the soil around that clump on the outsides... i’ve been growing them in every variety for over 30 years ....they like bright shade -not full sun - which is great for window sills if you don’t have south facing light... they will close up in full sun and the colour will bleach out.

@gemeralderin 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy an ebony allure? And thank you for telling me about their dormancy. I thought mine just didn't like me any more.

@jassiprior6773 Жыл бұрын

I love 💕

@NoName-oj5pl 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought two of the green ones know what I'm saying?

@theplantprodigy2010 4 жыл бұрын

This plant also closes when touched like mimosa pudica

@gracyd326 Жыл бұрын

Whenever I buy a new plant. I spray them with a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and dish soap then rinse it avoiding the soil . I inspect the soil for snails that might have come home with me. I hate bringing bugs and insects to my garden. I learned that a hard way that’s why I am so careful now.

@leynaabbey 4 жыл бұрын

My MIL has oxalis that are struggling. It gets good light, and regular watering but seems to be dying off. Would repotting, and fresh new soil help?

@theOGcarlanicole 3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend a self watering pot for these?

@gazellecarlson6543 8 ай бұрын

nice

@nurwiyantiputu6351 3 жыл бұрын

Mine are curling. And there are some structure like "pinching" at the back of every leaf. Do you know why?

@sheepishfibreart8460 4 жыл бұрын

My new oxalis is in flower, when it's finished flowering, should I trim the flower stems back? Keeping it up very high so my cats cannot get to it 😉

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

If you'd like, you can to clean it up a bit

@kristiannelazo 4 жыл бұрын

l should try adding it in my spring rolls 🤔

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Def!

@marial4948 4 жыл бұрын

Don't overdo it. It is OK for edible ornamental purposes, but not as an ingredient. Oxalic acid is known to cause kidney stones, because it transforms to calcium oxalate which are basically what most kidney stones consist of.

@vakhbod100 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to propagate this by cutting the leaves?

@arnaudmunster644 Жыл бұрын

I live in Belgium, can’t find the seeds anywhere. Where can I buy them ? Thanks for helping!

@sanskritijha957 4 жыл бұрын

They r so beautiful. ..can u send me some

@rlesss 3 жыл бұрын

Is compost good for them?

@joeannepps6732 4 ай бұрын

Just got my bulbs oxalis

@ohmygoodnessgoddess 3 жыл бұрын

I tried to repot mine and now it looks very sad and most of the leaves died. Will it come back to life? Or did I kill it?

@joanlyn698 3 жыл бұрын

💛💛💛

@hannahpeters6818 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh I have all though my garden in New Zealand and it’s a weed that I cannot get rid of! Maybe I will put this in a pot inside, my mum will be horrified lol!

@weareorigin 4 жыл бұрын

Your weed; America's exotic house plant.

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Truer words were never spoken

@northeastslingshot1664 4 жыл бұрын

@@weareorigin 🤣

@Drew_Hurst 4 жыл бұрын

Are the leaves more green than purple in NZ? I've also seen this growing wild like a weed, like clover, in amongst areas of rich lawn covered soil.

@moonlover6827 3 жыл бұрын

How often should I water it?

@yellowsugar5096 3 жыл бұрын

I bought one 2 month ago and that growing and blooming beautifully . I came back from work and found all the leaves downs and soft !!! What happened ?

@ElkhoundPlayground 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds possibly like overwatering. These puppies are pretty hardy. We thought one plant had died so we emptied out most of the soil and planted something else the next year. We started watering the puppy again and BOOM! A purple oxalis came up!

@lavonnefitts964 4 жыл бұрын

Mine are plagued with Powdery Mildew. I cut off all the bad leaves but now new growth are deformed leaves. I’m thinking to dump out all the soil, let the corms go dormant- now can I ever kill powdery mildew on the corms?

@ElkhoundPlayground 3 жыл бұрын

My oxalis plants have gotten a fungus before. I dump the soil and clean the tubers as good as possible and then re pot. Good luck!

@natashawilson919 3 жыл бұрын

Hi my daughter just ripped of all of the leaves off my baby one, will they grow back??? And can I do anything with the leaves like put it in water or something??

@ElkhoundPlayground 3 жыл бұрын

You can't do anything with the leaves but they will grow back. They should grow back

@YuRi-tv2vv 4 жыл бұрын

Is really safe to consumed as a tea? Mind some feedback please

@marial4948 4 жыл бұрын

Not on a regular basis, no. But in small amounts it is ok. Oxalic acid is known to cause kidney stones, because it transforms to calcium oxalate which are basically what most kidney stones consist of.

@anjanean 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever heard of "seeds" from this plant? I'm not talking about the bulb/pink tubers

@parisfrance7273 4 жыл бұрын

What shall I do when oxalis comes to its dormancy, cut the stems 4" from the root, shall I bury the rhizomes under the ground or can it stay indoor? SOS. Thank you.

@richardross7219 3 жыл бұрын

I have two colors of them, purple and green. I leave mine in south facing window all year round. I have to water them everyday or the stems will wilt by mid morning. I give a little fertilizer every other month. The leaves are about twice the size of yours and the colors brighter. Try yours in more sun. I divide my big plants each year and give away dozens. Last spring I mixed greens and purples in the same pots. They look good together but the purples grow faster than the greens. instagram.com/p/CCoCfcgFKGf/ and instagram.com/p/CEXyxGVFYgF/ . Nice video. Good Luck, Rick

@yingchen9435 3 жыл бұрын

How to get more flowers on this plan?

@ElkhoundPlayground 3 жыл бұрын

It flowers when it's happy!

@gendoll5006 5 ай бұрын

That oxalis looks different than the ones I’ve had. Mine are more triangular in flower leaf shape, not rounded. These look more like clovers. I wonder why they’re different?

@gabriellemaryland7462 4 жыл бұрын

My oxalis plant is not as bushy as I think it could be, or as I would like it to be...it is very...spaced out? And the stems are VERY tall. Am I doing something wrong?

@Thezendencan 4 жыл бұрын

Gabrielle Royce my triangularis is also. I think this one is a different kind. Maybe a vulcanicola? If you notice, the leaves on his are not triangular. Not a pro here. Just my best guess.

@Jack-rh5br 4 жыл бұрын

I have an Oxalis that came up by itself in a pot outside. The leaves are dark green.

@str8upyangsterr 4 жыл бұрын

Cool! Ive never seen a green one. Mine is purple!

@ElkhoundPlayground 3 жыл бұрын

It's probably the wild kind that grows outside. The same thing happened to me and I've kept them. Their flowers are yellow. So pretty!

@user-cw6ld9oj9i 4 жыл бұрын

Is the Purple Shamrock Plant Poisonous? Although Oxalis is toxic it has a very bitter taste to repel anything or anyone who tries to eat it, and this is often enough to deter dogs and cats from eating more than the occasional mouthful.

@patevans5399 3 жыл бұрын

Why are my Oxalis bulbs on the stems coming to the surface of my plant pot?

@Jillianz 4 жыл бұрын

I inherited one of these from a neighbor who was moving and couldn't take it along with her -- but recently it's losing a lot of the outer stems and leaves (full-on brown leaves, hanging down the side of its pot) whereas other stems and leaves still look good. I can't tell if it's dying or just going into dormancy...? I've been trying to cut back on watering it and it is facing a south window so it can get a lot of light but any tips would be appreciated! I'd love to save it if I can!

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

that can be common, I might test out aerating the soil with a little thin sharp object and then rewatering...if it's old the soil may need to be loosened around certain areas. Test that out

@arianagm2332 3 жыл бұрын

How's it going?! Mine goes dormant and completely dies of, but it comes back strong!!!! Hope you didn't pitch it!!! Losing outter stems I've had that and I believe I was over watering. It really doesn't like that! It's finicky, it doesn't like to be dry either! So with all due respect to my ladies my plant is DEFINATELY female!!! 🥰

@judyemmerson4142 4 жыл бұрын

My oxalis always get leggy. I do have it in good light but still leggy. Do you have any idea why?

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

It's a good question, if it's leggy with adequate light I'm a bit stumped. Could just be the growth habit of that particular variety?

@judyemmerson4142 4 жыл бұрын

@@epicgardening Thank you, I still love it.

@judyemmerson4142 4 жыл бұрын

@@whitneysalter5855 Mine is dark purple as well. Might be the variety after all.

@marial4948 4 жыл бұрын

Over fertilization and over watering also cause legginess. It is not just the adequate lighting issue.

@ElkhoundPlayground 3 жыл бұрын

It can also get leggy if the plant doesn't go dormant. Mine is a different variety, the larger variegated type and mine is leggy. But my oxalis never goes dormant.

@revamosley1052 4 жыл бұрын

Do you know why my purple oxalis triangularis turning green on top with purple underneath?

@hmh3808 3 жыл бұрын

It’s just that particular type of oxalis you have. They also come variegated dark purple and green, just green, just dark purple etc.

@revamosley1052 3 жыл бұрын

@@hmh3808 Thank you for responding

@roguexgambit6544 4 жыл бұрын

What type of soil do they need? I'm trying to look for a brand at least🙏

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Espoma

@gmoderest 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! Could you please help me? I got my Oxalis Triangularis nearly 4-5 months ago and I've recently changed its pot. It was growing nice, tall, firm, and well in a very, very tiny teapot before I realized I needed to make a change (it was just too small of a space!) Now the leaves are spread all about, resting on the rim, and my green leaves aren't growing or turning purple! There hasn't been new growth in about a month It's cool and humid here in HK (16C/60F, 93% humidity, very typical of Hong Kong spring). It does face my east window but I've supplemented it with a light. I'm scared :( I've never actually watered it to the point that some water has trickled down the holes of the pot. I don't actually know if I'm watering it enough even when I reach 2 inches in with my finger. :( Is there anything I should take note of? What am I doing wrong?

@ElkhoundPlayground 3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like it may be a little too cold. I would water it until the water trickles out. Good luck!

@Olivep3a_ 4 жыл бұрын

What size pot should I use?

@epicgardening 4 жыл бұрын

Wide and shallow works well for them, so maybe 6"

@adrian4314 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it is also my cats favorite too 😂

@moczartician5326 4 жыл бұрын

Oh damn! Hope your plant's doing fine.

@marial4948 4 жыл бұрын

Be careful. Oxalic acid is known to cause kidney stones, because it transforms to calcium oxalate which are basically what most kidney stones consist of. I hope your cat is OK.

@maureensullivan7448 Жыл бұрын

Parts of these are toxic! They are very toxic to pets!

@gabriellemaryland7462 4 жыл бұрын

My oxalis plant is not as bushy as I think it could be, or as I would like it to be...it is very...spaced out? And the stems are VERY tall. Am I doing something wrong?

@ElkhoundPlayground 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a different variety. I have the kind you're talking about. They're so neat!