Oxalis copiosa
Care, watering, light and tips for Oxalis copiosa on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Oxalidaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Oxalis copiosa
Oxalis copiosa, known as kyslička bohatá, is a small perennial plant highly valued for its abundant flowering. Its delicate flowers, often in shades of pink, white, or purple, beautifully contrast with its bright green foliage, creating a dense and attractive floral carpet. It is ideal for ground cover, border edges, or as a trailing plant in pots and hanging baskets, adding a touch of color and freshness.
Native range
South Africa
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade, where flowering will be most prolific. Watering should be moderate, allowing the top layer of the substrate to dry out between waterings, and avoiding waterlogging, which can lead to bulb rot. Use a well-draining, slightly acidic substrate. A common mistake is overwatering, especially in winter, which can be fatal for the plant.
How to save a dying Oxalis copiosa
- Warning signs
- Wilting or yellowing leaves, soft stems, no new growth. Could be over or underwatering.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture. If very dry, water. If waterlogged, repot into fresh, aerated soil. Place in bright, indirect light.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging, which rots its delicate bulbs. Also, prolonged complete lack of water.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, often! It's quite resilient. With quick changes in watering and good light, it usually recovers.