Rescue

My Sis in law is a devil for neglecting her plants and so sent me what appeared ,an empty pot!....However after a feed and watering and a few weeks later,this has appeared...ID please

 

It looks like an Oxalis to me Nick, but I couldn`t say which one.

 

Me thinks that itis Oxalis regnellii "Atropurpurea" (I have seen it listed with different names as well)

 

Yep thats what it is, an Oxlis, looks like a zone 7 type. I have several, but they come inside in the winter.

 

Nice plant Pal.

 

Thanks for the info folks:thumb:
Yes Pete,it is rather a splendid plant...so much so I think I would like a 'piece'of it. Does it divide?I'm not sure what's going on under ground.

 

If it`s like the other Oxalis, Nick, you should have no problems ponching a bit. Don`t forget, it`s a Shamrock and will spread.:thumb:

 

It's getting bigger by the hour:eek:...:D
When is the best time to slice her up?? I think she's a beauty and would love to 'spread her charms'...Free gifts of course:thumb:

 

Please folks.....I really need to know the best time to divide her up. Sis in Law wants it back:eek: I have told her it needs more time to recover so time is short!!!!:thumb:

 

This is what I found Pal, afraid it dosn't say how and when to divid though. 02

http://www.aogc.org/shade/000010.html

 

:thumb:Yeah O2,I found that site too,pity we don't live in Texas:D

 

Me again Pal, I found on a link, that it grows from small bulbs and you divide them. Dont ask me which link coz I cant find it again, for the life of me.:rolleyes: 02

 

Thanks for that O2....I have an idea what to do but when,well that's the question:confused::D

 

Nick, cut a chunk of the root system ( with some leaves), now. Oxalis are tough as old boots and the division will be fine.:D

 

Hi Paladin, Oxalis Triangularis, I have had one of these for years.
I stop watering it at the end of October and allow the compost to completely dry out as it needs winter rest. Keep it frost-free.
Come the beginning of March I knock the compost out of the post and divide the mass of corms into two, re-pot them separately and start watering. Feed every other week when they are all 'up'. The corms double in amount every year.
Lovely plant.