Oxalis obtusa - trifoi cu flori roz pastel si frunze trifoliate
Oxalis obtusa is a perennial plant with small bulbs, native to South Africa, appreciated for its delicate and abundant flowers , with satiny petals and an intense yellow center. The leaves are trifoliate, rounded, light green, forming a dense carpet, which perfectly complements the explosion of color of the flowers. It stands out for its mass flowering in the cold season (autumn - spring), being ideal for borders, planters, decorative pots or rockeries .
🌿 Botanical characteristics:
• Full name : Oxalis obtusa
• Family : Oxalidaceae
• Plant type : perennial with bulbs, decorative with flowers and leaves
• Foliage : trifoliate, raw green, velvety
• Flowers : pastel pink with yellow center (may vary depending on cultivar), funnel-shaped, with fine petals
• Flowering : autumn - spring (in warmer areas or in a greenhouse), in rich waves
• Mature dimensions : height 10–15 cm | spread 20–30 cm
☀️ Growing conditions:
• Light : prefers mild sun or bright partial shade - maximum flowering in good light
• Soil : well-drained, slightly sandy – ideal as a mix for bulbous plants
• Watering : moderate – water when the soil is dry on the surface; avoid excess water during the dormant period
• Temperature : withstands temperatures down to 0°C, but requires protection in areas with frosty winters
• Rest : goes dormant in summer, when the plant partially dries out - during this period watering is reduced.
✔️ Benefits and uses:
• The perfect potted plant for balconies, window sills, terraces and low borders
• Ideal for spring flower gardens or winter protected spaces
• Easy to grow and propagate by dividing the bulbs
• Can bloom for a long time in conditions of good light and constant temperature
📏 Mature height : approx. 10–15 cm
📦 Note : The plant can be delivered with or without flowers, depending on the season.
Pot diameter: 12 cm
Height with pot included: approx. 20 cm