How to Care for Oxalis corniculata (Creeping Wood Sorrel)

Korean name: 괭이밥

Oxalis corniculata is a wildflower with small leaves and yellow flowers that commonly grows as a creeping weed. Its leaves are composed of three small leaflets, and its flowers are small and yellow. It is often found as a pot weed and is easy to manage.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Family: Oxalidaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors or outdoors
• Native to: Temperate regions worldwide
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: weed, beginner friendly, widespread, pot weed
• Also known as: Creeping Wood Sorrel, Procumbent Yellow Sorrel

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers indirect sunlight.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries.
• Soil: Well-drained soil is suitable.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 18-27°C
• Fertilizer: No special fertilizer is required.

Common questions

How often should you water Oxalis corniculata?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Oxalis corniculata?

It likes Prefers indirect sunlight.. You can grow it indoors or outdoors. Use Well-drained soil is suitable..

Is Oxalis corniculata safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Oxalis corniculata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18-27°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise No special fertilizer is required..