How to grow purple leaf sorrel more luxuriantly

Oxalis purpurogenum growing conditions

Purple-leaf Oxalis prefers a warm and humid climate. The temperature suitable for its growth is usually 16℃-22℃. At the same time, it needs sufficient light for its growth. It prefers loose, breathable, well-drained, and humus-rich sandy soil.

How to grow purple leaf oxalis

When cultivating purple-leaf Oxalis, the growth temperature should be controlled at 16~22℃. It should be grown in full or half sun environment. The soil in the pot should be kept slightly moist in summer and kept dry rather than wet in winter. During the growing season, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer should be applied every month. Repotting should be done every spring, and attention should be paid to disease and pest control.

Watering Oxalis

During the growth period of purple-leaf Oxalis, keep the soil in the pot moist. In summer, the plant enters a dormant period, so spray water to keep the soil in the pot moist. In winter, when the temperature drops below 10°C, it is better to water the soil dry rather than wet to prevent the bulb from rotting. When the growing environment is dry, immediately spray water around to increase the humidity.

Fertilizing Oxalis

When planting purple-leafed Oxalis, apply sufficient base fertilizer. In order to make the plant grow healthily and ensure that the leaves are thick and shiny during the growing season, apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer every month. Pay attention to the concentration when applying fertilizer. Excessive concentration will burn the bulbs and affect growth.

Purple leaf oxalis pest control

1. The diseases of purple-leaf Oxalis are mainly root rot and leaf spot. In the early stage of the disease, you can use methyl thiophanate or carbendazim to spray the plants alternately, once every 7-10 days, and spray 3-4 times in a row for better results.

2. The main pests of purple-leafed Oxalis are aphids, red spiders and snails. To prevent and treat aphids, use dimethoate emulsifiable concentrate to spray them. In the hot and dry season, the leaves are prone to turn into red spiders. In the early stage of the occurrence, you can use Beleba wettable powder to spray them.

How to grow purple leaf oxalis at home

1. Purple-leaf Oxalis is usually grown in potted plants at home. It needs to be provided with loose, well-ventilated, well-drained, humus-rich sandy soil. It needs sufficient light to grow. It can be grown on balconies and windowsills. Although it is somewhat cold-resistant, insulation measures must be taken in winter.

2. When watering purple-leaf Oxalis, wait until the soil is dry before watering. When the air is dry, spray water to keep it moist. Apply thin liquid fertilizer every 20 days during the growing season to ensure nutritional balance. Pay attention to preventing diseases and pests, and spray pesticides immediately after they appear.

Purple Leaf Oxalis Maintenance Precautions

1. When caring for purple-leafed Oxalis, please be careful not to apply a single fertilizer, especially nitrogen fertilizer, which will turn the leaves from purple to green, affecting the appearance. When fertilizing, do not splash liquid fertilizer on the leaves, which can easily cause leaf diseases.

2. When purple-leaf Oxalis is growing vigorously, the dense leaves should be removed immediately to improve ventilation and light conditions to promote growth. The yellow leaves should also be removed immediately to reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests.