How to care for newly bought Oxalis

1. Soil

When you first buy it, don't rush to change the soil. If the original soil is too poor, you can change the pot and soil after it has adapted for a period of time. Use some soil that is well-ventilated and well-drained and relatively breathable. If conditions permit, you can spread a thin layer of fertilizer at the bottom of the pot to improve soil fertility.

2. Environment

I just bought the Oxalis and need to adapt it to the environmental conditions at home. Place it in a well-ventilated and temperature-appropriate place such as the living room, and ensure the temperature is around 20℃. Ensuring adequate sunlight can prevent the problem of plants being weak and unable to reproduce.

3. Watering

When you just buy it, don't water it too much. Let it sit for a while and water it in small amounts to keep it slightly moist. During daily maintenance and home cultivation, you can water it when the surface of the potting soil begins to dry out. Do not let the potting soil be too moist. Do not let too much water, as root rot will easily occur.

4. Fertilization

Do not apply fertilizer when you just buy it. Apply fertilizer after the growth state stabilizes. When transplanting and repotting it, you can put some wood ash in the new pot as base fertilizer. During the growing season, it is best to fertilize it once every half a month, which is beneficial to its growth and development. Applying some compound fertilizer when the flower buds are growing will help prolong the flowering period.

5. Pests and diseases

If it grows luxuriantly, the ventilation and light transmittance of the lower part will be relatively poor, making it prone to powdery mildew, causing the leaves to turn yellow and rot. Spray fungicides in time to disinfect the roots, branches and leaves to prevent the occurrence of diseases and pests. You can also trim some branches and leaves appropriately to increase light transmittance.