What is this plant?

What is this plant?

Asked on 13 Apr, 2008

This is a plant I received as a cutting. It grows quickly and is therefore easily propagated. It tolerates S or W light and is reasonably self-sufficient, however, I have no idea what it is! Can anyone help me to identify it, or even the family/genus it might belong to? Many thanks.

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Bonkersbon

13 Apr, 2008

Its in the Oxalis genus and produces pale pink flowers that close in the evening .Often used as a rock plant sure someone give you exact name .

Abr

13 Apr, 2008

Very many thanks!

Chrispook

13 Apr, 2008

Yes it looks like an Oxalis. I've got a different variety in my garden whish has green leaves with a brown centre, and I have read that it is called an Iron cross plant too. Mine is covered with pink flowers in Summer. It is totally hardy.

Lori

14 Apr, 2008

oxalis triangularis is the red leafed var...the green is Oxalis deppei. at least that's what my book says...names are changed and new varieties added all the time...

Wyeboy

14 Apr, 2008

Yes Oxalis. Lovely plant and so easy to propagate, when it gets straggly cut it all off tap out the pot and you will find dozens of little corms, divids up they will all grow and you can give some to your friends!!! They are resonably hardy too.

Bsagoldstar

14 Apr, 2008

your plant is an OXALIS TRIANGULARIS PURPUREA.I have grown them for years. The leaves will fold down at night as the light goes. It will have lots of pretty pink flowers on it when it gets bigger.Doesnt like hot sun.

Helofadigger

15 Apr, 2008

I agree with the others its an Oxalis I have a 'green' one in our gardens it's a lovely plant but a bit of a pain to keep in check or even try to get rid of when not required any more in a border.Hel.xxx.

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