There are three flower languages of Oxalis.The first is patriotism, which is itself the national flower of Ireland, dedicated to the patron saint, St. Patrick, and represents the struggle for independence.The second is the bright heart, which is mainly related to its leaves, each of its leaves is heart-shaped.The third is spicy, which is due to its spicy taste and can be used to make sauces and so on.
1. Morphological characteristics: Oxalis is a perennial herb of Oxalidaceae Oxalis, the whole plant has sparse pubescence, the stem is relatively thin and weak, and many branches, some erect and some creeping.The leaves are obcordate from the base and pilose on both sides.Flowers are solitary, occasionally several gathered into umbrellas.There are five petals, the color is yellow.
2. Growth habit: Oxalis likes warm and humid climate. It grows well in places with sufficient sunshine. At the same time, it has strong drought resistance. However, it is afraid of cold. Therefore, it needs to be placed in a greenhouse in winter in the north, while it can overwinter in the open field in the south.It has a strong ability to adapt to the soil, but it grows better in sandy loam rich in humus and is dormant in summer.
3. Maintenance method: Before planting Oxalis corniculata, soil preparation is needed first, and organic fertilizer is applied to provide nutrients for its growth.Watering should not be too much, sprinkler irrigation is better, more conducive to its growth.At ordinary times, attention should also be paid to cooling and humidity reduction, spraying triadimefon and other prevention of powdery mildew.If there are weeds, they should be removed in time so as not to affect their growth.