Oxalis deppei – the lucky clover with bicolor foliage

Oxalis deppei, also known as the lucky clover or Iron Cross, is a highly beloved ornamental perennial plant prized for its unique leaves: light green with a burgundy cross-shaped center. In addition to its 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, easy-to-maintain clumps

🌞 Light

Tolerates filtered sun or partial shade; in strong sunlight, more frequent watering may be needed.

💧 Watering

Keep soil lightly moist but well-drained. Avoid overwatering to prevent bulb rot.

🌱 Soil

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

🌡️ Temperature

Can withstand down to about -5°C in well-drained soil, but it is recommended to protect the bulbs over winter or dig them up and store in a cool, dry place.

🌸 Plant Cycle

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

Note: Leaves may show minor 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 this species.

Height including pot: 15 cm
Pot diameter: 12 cm