Oxalis deppei - (Oxalis tetraphylla) - Clover or shamrock 

The plant: As container-grown houseplants the Oxalis can make pretty foliage plants with their four clover-like leaves which can be pale green or golden with deep red markings. Small pinky-red-purple flowers are produced in spring. The outdoor perennial weed form of this Oxalis has tiny deep red leaves and produces small yellow flowers, not an unattractive plant but for its amazing capacity to spread and almost invincibility against most methods of removal or destruction!

Its needs: Although some Oxalis spp. Are frost tolerant it is suggested that those grown as houseplants have a winter minimum above 7C , but avoid excessive heat. Provide a situation with good light but avoid direct sun.

Care: Water regularly through the growing season. After flowering the Oxalis can be planted outside but think carefully about where it is situated.

Good for: The golden foliage makes a bright cheerful show and the small flowers are a bonus. A very easy maintenance houseplant.

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