Give your Oxalis a rest and take the opportunity to propagate it by cuttings

Have you thought about letting your Oxalis triangularis rest during the winter? By letting it hibernate, you will help it look even better!

A few facts about your Oxalis triangularis

It is a perennial plant whose long, slender stems emerge from a rhizome.

It is mainly used as a houseplant but can also be placed in your garden or in a pot on the balcony. You just need to be careful of frost.

It needs:
- regular watering (but not too much)
- light – its triangular purple leaves open every morning with the light and close in the evening. However, it does not like excessive heat, so it should not be exposed to direct sunlight in summer.
- and rest in winter

How to prepare your Oxalis triangularis for winter?

Towards the end of November, cut the stems down to the soil level using mini Japanese scissors for a clean cut.

Leave the pot away from light, without watering.
You can put it back in the sun starting at the end of February.

In the meantime, take the opportunity to try propagating your Oxalis in water.

Propagating your Oxalis triangularis

Dip the cut stems of your Oxalis in rooting hormone.
Then place the stems in a propagation vase filled with water and... wait.

After a few weeks - it takes some time, at least two months - you should see a small rhizome appear at the end of the stem with small roots and one or more tiny new stems.

You can then keep your Oxalis triangularis in water...

... or plant it in soil.

And if you have enough of them, why not use the leaves in your cooking? They are edible (though they should be used in small quantities). Their tangy taste will enhance a salad, for example.

Feel free to share your tips or experiences with Oxalis triangularis in the comments below.

Thank you.