Oxalis vulcanicola
Spiral sorrel · Velvet oxalis · Volcanic sorrel
Description
Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Oxalis spiralis, the spiral sorrel, is a species of plant of the genus Oxalis, a member of the wood sorrel family Oxalidaceae.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun
Volcanic sorrel originates from habitats like forest understories and rocky areas, where it naturally occurs in shaded conditions. It favors partial sun but can adjust to either full sun or full shade, showing its hardy and adaptable nature.
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C
Volcanic sorrel can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution may still be limited by specific combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer conditions with adequate rainfall or watering. Extended spells of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures increase the chance that Volcanic sorrel will die. In winter, protecting the plant from cold can improve its chances of survival.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
For Volcanic sorrel, the best time to apply fertilizer is in early spring when the plants are forming flowers. Using an appropriate fertilizer promotes better blooms and helps Volcanic sorrel produce attractive flowers. Fertilizing in early spring ensures strong flowering during the season and supplies energy for dormant growth phases.
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Oxalis
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 8-11
- Mature Height
- 30 cm
- Mature Spread
- 40 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green, Purple
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
- Bloom Time
- All year round
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- All year round
- Native Area
- Colombia, India, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, El Salvador, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama