Oxalis vulcanicola
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Oxalis vulcanicola

Spiral sorrel · Velvet oxalis · Volcanic sorrel

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 8–11
Click count
8
Observations
13

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.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ 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.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 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

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Common Names (3)

en Spiral sorrel
en Velvet oxalis
en Volcanic sorrel