Oxalis deppei – the lucky clover with bicolor foliage

Oxalis deppei, also known as the lucky clover or Iron Cross, is a highly cherished perennial ornamental plant for its unique leaves: light green with a burgundy central area in the shape of a cross. Besides the striking foliage, it produces delicate pinkish-red flowers throughout the warm season.

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Full name: Oxalis deppei (syn. Oxalis tetraphylla)

• Type: bulbous perennial plant

• Foliage: composed of four leaflets, with a burgundy central pattern

• Flowers: pink, red, or cyclamen, appearing from summer to early autumn

• Grows compactly, forming dense clumps, easy to maintain

🌞 Light

Tolerates filtered sun or partial shade; in strong sunlight it may require more frequent watering.

💧 Watering

Soil should be lightly moist but well drained. Avoid excess water to prevent bulb rot.

🌱 Soil

Well-drained universal substrate or mix for ornamental foliage plants.

🌡️ Temperature

Withstands down to about -5°C in well-drained soil, but it is recommended to protect the bulbs over winter or lift and keep them in a dry, cool place.

🌸 Plant cycle

This is a plant with a winter dormancy period; leaves may decline or disappear completely. In spring, the bulbs resume growth.

Note: Leaves may show small imperfections or handling marks during the warm season. In the cold period, the plant may go dormant and lose all foliage – a normal behavior for the species.

Height including pot 10 cm
Pot diameter 9 cm