Description
Oxalis corniculata, commonly referred to as Indian Sorrel, offers a delightful addition to your home garden with its delicate, trifoliate leaves and bright yellow flowers. It’s an excellent choice for ground cover or ornamental use in pots, flourishing under a variety of climate conditions prevalent across India. This resilient plant is also cherished for its sour taste in various culinary dishes.
🌱 Plant Information:
Botanical Name: Oxalis corniculata
Common Names: Indian sorrel, Procumbent yellow-sorrel, Sleeping beauty, Sour six leaves, Creeping wood sorrel, Creeping oxalis, Puliyaral-plant
Plant Type: Herb/ Ground Cover
✅ Key Features:
- A natural groundcover that helps reduce soil erosion
- Easy to grow in pots or directly in the garden
- Attractive yellow flowers and edible leaves
- Thrives in partial shade to full sun
- Requires minimal maintenance
🌿 Plant Care Tips:
- Plant in well-draining soil with rich organic matter
- Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry between waterings
- Thrives in both partial shade and sun; more shade prolongs leaf life
- Prune regularly to control its spread and encourage denser growth
- Use light fertilizers every 4-6 weeks during the growing season
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