| OXALIDACEAE |
 Oxalis acetosella |
| Oxalis spp. |
Common Names: Wood sorrel
Light needs: High light and full sun.
Best temperatures: At or above 50ºF (10ºC)
Water and humidity needs: Keep evenly moist. Can tolerate a little drought, but it may go dormant.
Growing guidelines: Add sand and peat to all-purpose soil. Repot in fall as needed.
Common problems: Spindly growth results from too little light. If temperature becomes too hot, the plant may go dormant. It will return when temperatures cool.
Propagation: Divide the rhizomes or offsets and repot.
Comments: Leaves can be poisonous if eaten. Flowers and leaves fold up at night and cloudy days.
Currently in Greenhouse: Yes
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