How to divide purple leaf oxalis

Time for division of purple leaf sorrel

Purple-leafed Oxalis belongs to the Oxalidaceae family. It is a relatively common herb and is edible. Its leaves are very brightly colored. When dividing the plants, it can generally be done throughout the year, but the most suitable time is in spring, April or May.

How to propagate Oxalis purpurogenum by division

When dividing purple-leaf Oxalis, you need to remove it from the pot first, then cut its bulb into pieces, and each small piece should have more than 3 buds. After that, you can place it in the soil for cultivation. New plants will grow in about 15 days, and they can be transplanted after taking root.

Steps to divide purple leaf oxalis

1. When dividing purple-leaf Oxalis, you need to take it out of the soil. Be careful not to damage the root system. Then remove most of the soil, and then you can cut the bulbs into pieces and transplant them.

2. When planting it in the soil, it is best to have 3-4 bulbils in each pot. The number should not be too many, and the excess leaves should be cut off to avoid absorbing excess water.

Just bought the purple leaf sorrel division

After the purple-leafed Oxalis is divided, you need to pay attention to the maintenance. You must have a suitable temperature environment at normal times, and avoid the high temperature environment in summer to avoid sunburn. You must also water it in time to keep the soil moist, and prune it regularly.