How to Care for Oxalis incarnata (Pink Wood Sorrel)

Korean name: 사랑초(연분홍)

Pink Wood Sorrel is a perennial herb known for its pale pink flowers. Its leaves are trifoliate and have long petioles. It prefers bright indirect light and is relatively easy to care for, suitable for pot cultivation.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Family: Oxalidaceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: South Africa
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: beginner friendly, pink flowers, perennial
• Also known as: Pink Wood Sorrel, Pink Oxalis

Care Guide

• Light: Keep in partial sun or bright shade.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 15~25°C
• Fertilizer: Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer.

Common questions

How often should you water Oxalis incarnata?

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

Where should you keep Oxalis incarnata?

It likes Keep in partial sun or bright shade.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Oxalis incarnata safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Oxalis incarnata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~25°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer..