What are the legends and meanings of Oxalis?

1. Flower language introduction

There are three meanings of Oxalis's flowers. The first is patriotism. It is the national flower of Ireland. It is dedicated to the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, and represents the struggle for independence. The second one is the Brilliant Heart, which is mainly related to its leaves, each of which is heart-shaped. The third is spicy, which is due to its spicy taste and can be used to make seasoning sauces, etc.

2. Legends and Stories

Oxalis usually has only three leaves, so it is also called clover, but there are also four leaves. This grass is a legendary lucky grass, and each leaf represents a different meaning. The first leaf represents true love, the second leaf represents health, the third leaf represents honor, and the fourth leaf represents wealth, which are all the things we dream of in life.

3. Plant Introduction

1. Morphological characteristics: Oxalis is a perennial herb of the genus Oxalis of the family Oxalidaceae. The whole plant has sparse soft hairs, relatively thin stems, and many branches, some of which are upright and some are creeping. The leaves grow from the base, are inverted heart-shaped, and have soft hairs on both sides. The flowers are solitary, occasionally several flowers are gathered into an umbrella shape. There are 5 petals, and they are yellow in color.

2. Growth habits: Oxalis prefers a warm and humid climate, grows well in places with sufficient light, and has strong drought resistance. However, it is relatively afraid of cold, so it needs to be placed in a greenhouse in the north in winter, and can overwinter in the open field in the south. It is adaptable to a variety of soils, but grows better in sandy loam rich in humus and remains dormant in summer.

3. Maintenance method: Before planting Oxalis, the land needs to be prepared and organic fertilizer should be applied to provide nutrients for its growth. Do not water too much, sprinkler irrigation is better and more conducive to its growth. Usually, we should also pay attention to cooling and reducing humidity, and spray triadimefon to prevent powdery mildew. If there are weeds, they should be removed in time to avoid affecting their growth.