{"product_id":"oxalis-spiralis-vulcanicola-sunset-velvet","title":"Oxalis spiralis vulcanicola 'Sunset Velvet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Oxalis plant's delicate, clover-shaped leaves close overnight and open back up again during the day, and as it grows this plant will form a carpet of foliage as far as you let it, or trail a little over a the edge of a shelf or ledge. It is a semi-succulent which will appreciate a brighter spot, and will not thank you for giving it too much water!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOxalis spiralis vulcanicola (Bitter, coiling volcano-dweller)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOxalis 'Plum Crazy', Variegated Volcanic Sorrel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNative to Central and South America, this species ranges from El Salvador through Costa Rica into Panama\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA spot with bright, indirect light is good for the Oxalis, but it will love you even more if it gets a few hours of morning or evening sun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKeep the soil relatively moist in the growing season, watering when only the top layer has dried out; decrease the frequency in autumn and winter for its dormancy period and make sure it does not sit soggy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAverage household humidity is fine, as long as your Oxalis isn't too close to a heater which will dry it out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChoose a well-draining but moisture retentive soil; a mix with added bark or coir will help prevent root rot. Repot every three years as the plant grows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eShould ideally be between 18-24°C- make sure it doesn't drop below 12°C in winter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans when consumed in large amounts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Oxalis grows from tubers in its root system; you can separate these tubers to split the plant into a few different pots and share or spread your plant around. This is best done when the plant is dormant in winter, but can be done at any time as long as you're gentle with its roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"10cm","offer_id":43831079010557,"sku":"6176295985961","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/oxalis-spiralis-vulcanicola-sunset-velvet-943263.jpg?v=1696027253","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/oxalis-spiralis-vulcanicola-sunset-velvet","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}