{"product_id":"oxalis-corniculata","title":"Oxalis corniculata – Yellow Wood Sorrel \/ Sour Clover","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxalis corniculata\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eyellow sorrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egarden sorrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esour clover\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewild sorrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecreeping woodsorrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eyellow woodsorrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eprocumbent yellow sorrel\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003esleeping beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a creeping perennial plant from the Oxalidaceae family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt has slender stems that spread along the ground and root at the nodes. The leaves are trifoliate (clover-shaped), deep green, and close at night or in cloudy weather (hence the name “sleeping beauty”). The flowers are small and yellow, with 5 petals, and appear abundantly throughout the growing season. The leaves and flowers have a sour, lemon-like taste due to their oxalic acid content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreeping, ground-covering plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrifoliate leaves that close at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, abundant yellow flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleasantly sour taste (edible in moderate amounts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast and vigorous growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 5–15 cm tall, spreading horizontally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Partial sun to bright light. It also tolerates partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15–28°C. It tolerates lower temperatures well, but not severe frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate – allow the substrate to partially dry out between waterings. It does not tolerate excess water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Average\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Light and well-draining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended substrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e For healthy growth, a high-quality, well-draining soil is recommended. → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/products\/pamant-universal-premium-de-flori-nl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePremium universal potting soil (Netherlands) - Secret Garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e It can be used as a ground-covering plant in the garden, in pots, planters, or as an indoor plant. The leaves and flowers are edible in small amounts (with a sour, lemon-like taste) and are rich in vitamin C. It is ideal for those looking for an easy-to-grow plant with a delicate appearance and yellow flowers that last for a long period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e It contains oxalic acid. In large amounts, it may interfere with calcium absorption. Excessive consumption is not recommended. It is toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAn easy-care creeping plant with yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves, suitable for both the garden and indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📌 Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe foliage coloration is variable and is one of the cultivar’s characteristics.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same plant may simultaneously display lime-green, golden, bronze, copper, or pinkish-red leaves. The intensity and proportion of these shades are influenced by light, temperature, season, and leaf age. The plant may therefore look different from the presentation photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant may be delivered with or without flowers, depending on its stage of development. The stems and leaves are delicate and may have breaks, dried leaves, or other minor aesthetic imperfections as a result of handling, transport, or adaptation to new environmental conditions, without affecting the plant’s viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: 15–20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"10 cm pot","offer_id":57131849023814,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/5126549B-0CE3-4041-AA70-C98D173A4F26.png?v=1786739083","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-it\/products\/oxalis-corniculata","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}