Oxalis vulcanicola 'Plum Crazy'

Oxalis vulcanicola 'Plum Crazy' is probably the most colorful and cheerful variety of "decorative clover" you can add to your collection. As its name ("Crazy") suggests, the foliage is a chaotic and stunning explosion of colors: an unpredictable mix of dark purple, neon pink, and fresh green, all on the same plant. It is an extremely expressive plant that brings a vibrant splash of color to any windowsill.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Genus: Oxalis

• Family: Oxalidaceae

• Foliage: spectacularly variegated; trifoliate leaves (clover-shaped) colored in irregular spots of purple, pink, and green; colors become more intense in strong light

• Flowers: produces many small, bright yellow flowers that create a perfect contrast with the dark foliage

• Behavior: it is a "moving" plant (nyctinasty) – in the evening or when cloudy, the leaves fold like little umbrellas, and in the morning in the sun they open wide again

• Growth: has a slightly trailing habit, forming a lush bush that cascades beautifully over the edges of the pot

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: loves bright light; the more light it receives (even a little gentle sun), the more vibrant the pink and purple colors will be; in shade, the leaves tend to become greener

• Watering: moderate; allow the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings; it is quite thirsty during the growing period but does not tolerate excess water at the roots

• Temperature: prefers moderate temperatures (15-25°C); does not tolerate frost, so it must be kept indoors during winter

• Soil: a well-drained universal substrate is ideal

💚 Advantages and uses:

• Fast growth: it is a vigorous plant that quickly fills the pot

• Flowers all year round: under good indoor conditions, it can bloom almost continuously

• Ideal for hanging pots: due to its slightly trailing habit, it looks wonderful in hanging baskets or on high shelves

• Interactivity: the day/night leaf movement makes it a fascinating plant to watch

Pet Warning: Plants of the Oxalis genus contain oxalic acid, which makes them toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities. We recommend placing them in locations that are hard to reach for cats or dogs.