{"product_id":"oxalis-vulcanicola-nordlys","title":"Oxalis vulcanicola 'Nordlys' – Green-and-cream variegated oxalis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxalis vulcanicola 'Nordlys'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an ornamental cultivar of Oxalis, prized for its delicate and strongly variegated foliage. It forms a dense clump with numerous small, trifoliate leaves in shades of green and creamy white, complemented by slender stems with pinkish-red tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the active growing season, it produces \u003cstrong\u003esmall yellow flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, borne on slender stems above the foliage. The combination of variegated leaves, reddish stems, and yellow flowers gives it a bright appearance that differs greatly from Oxalis varieties with uniformly colored foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a compact, branching, and slightly trailing habit, making it suitable for pots, planters, hanging baskets, and seasonal combinations. The species \u003cem\u003eOxalis vulcanicola\u003c\/em\u003e is native to Central America, from southern Mexico to western Panama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccepted name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOxalis vulcanicola\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nordlys'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical synonym:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eOxalis spiralis\u003c\/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003evulcanicola\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nordlys'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name of the species:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volcanic Sorrel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxalidaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial ornamental plant in frost-free climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, branching, and slightly trailing habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, trifoliate leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen and creamy-white variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStems and petioles may display pinkish-red tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall yellow flowers borne on slender stems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for pots, planters, and hanging baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌞 Growing conditions and care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers a very bright position with gentle sunlight or bright partial shade. Light affects both the plant's density and the intensity of its coloring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, loose, and well-drained. Avoid heavy substrates and standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e water regularly during the active growing period, allowing the surface of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid keeping the roots permanently in saturated substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the growing period, especially for plants grown in containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e overly long shoots can be shortened to encourage branching and maintain a dense clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eit is not frost-hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The RHS assigns \u003cem\u003eOxalis vulcanicola\u003c\/em\u003e hardiness rating H2, corresponding to minimum temperatures of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1-5°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Romania, it can be grown in the garden, on a terrace, or on a balcony during the warm season, but it must be protected before frost occurs. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverwintering:\u003c\/strong\u003e container-grown plants can be moved to a bright space protected from frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Secret Garden recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 We recommend a \u003cstrong\u003efertile, airy, and well-drained substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e that provides sufficient moisture for active growth without keeping the roots permanently waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffective drainage holes are important when growing the plant in pots and planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espectacular green-and-cream trifoliate variegated foliage;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeach leaf may display a slightly different pattern;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe pinkish-red stems create additional contrast with the foliage;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eproduces small yellow flowers;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edense, branching, and slightly trailing habit;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003every attractive in pots and planters;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecan be grown outdoors throughout the warm season;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edecorative even when not in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e📌 Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pattern and proportion of the variegation may naturally vary from one leaf to another and from one plant to another.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage may display different proportions of green and cream, while the intensity of the colors can be influenced by light, temperature, and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants may be delivered with more or less abundant foliage and with shoots of varying lengths, depending on their stage of development. The plant may be delivered with or without flowers. The leaves and stems are delicate and may show dried leaves, breaks, or other minor aesthetic imperfections resulting from 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\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic pot is not included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"10 cm pot","offer_id":57117593502022,"sku":null,"price":116.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Oxalis_vulcanicola_Nordlys.png?v=1786644724","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-se\/products\/oxalis-vulcanicola-nordlys","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}