Oxalis obtusa - Clover with pastel pink flowers and trifoliate leaves

Oxalis obtusa is a perennial plant with small bulbs, native to South Africa, valued for its delicate and abundant flowers, with satin petals and a deep yellow center. The leaves are trifoliate, rounded, light green, forming a dense carpet that perfectly complements the burst of color from the flowers. It stands out for its mass blooming in the cold season (autumn – spring), making it ideal for borders, window boxes, decorative pots, or rock gardens.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Oxalis obtusa

• Family: Oxalidaceae

• Plant type: perennial with bulbs, decorative for flowers and leaves

• Foliage: trifoliate, fresh green, velvety

• Flowers: pastel pink with yellow center (may vary depending on cultivar), funnel-shaped, with fine petals

• Blooming: autumn – spring (in warmer areas or in a greenhouse), in rich waves

• Size at maturity: height 10–15 cm | spread 20–30 cm

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: prefers gentle sun or bright partial shade – maximum blooming in good light

• Soil: well drained, slightly sandy – ideally a mix for bulb plants

• Watering: moderate – water when the soil is dry on the surface; avoid excess water during rest period

• Temperature: tolerates temperatures down to 0°C, but needs protection in areas with harsh winters

• Rest: enters rest in summer, when the plant partially dries – watering is reduced during this time.

✔️ Benefits and uses:

• Perfect potted plant for balconies, windowsills, terraces, and low borders

• Ideal for spring flower gardens or winter-protected spaces

• Easy to grow and propagate by dividing bulbs

• Can bloom for a long time under good light and steady temperature

📏 Height at maturity: approx. 10–15 cm

📦 Note: The plant may be delivered with or without flowers, depending on the season.

Pot diameter: 12 cm
Height including pot: approx. 20 cm