From an economic point of view, clover species such as red clover (Trifolium pratense) and white clover (Trifolium repens) are of particular importance in this country, as they enable up to four forage harvests for cattle per year. If you want to bring the plants with the characteristically shaped leaves into the house, you should rather rely on other types of clover.

The triangular clover is a popular houseplant

Caring for the lucky clover properly in the house

The lucky clover of the subspecies Oxalis tetraphylla makes it easy to find a four-leaf clover at the turn of the year: In this popular New Year's Eve lucky charm, all the leaves have the coveted leaf shape, which is only an anomaly in other types of clover. In order for the lucky clover, which is usually sold in pots, to have a longer-term chance of survival, it should not be exposed to freezing temperatures for too long before or during New Year's Eve. Since the lucky clover is only grown shortly before the turn of the year, it usually does not hibernate. It should therefore be brought through the winter according to the following criteria:

  • rather bright, for example on the windowsill
  • poured sparingly
  • with little to no fertilizer

The triangular lucky clover

The triangular lucky clover (Oxalis triangularis) is also enjoying increasing popularity, its white-pink colored flowers in a gentle contrast to the green to violet colored leaves. This type of clover is particularly attractive due to the fact that the triangular leaf wings always fold up a little towards evening. This clover can be grown indoors all year round, but it shouldn't be exposed to the direct midday heat. Window locations with morning or evening sun are therefore better. You can also place the triangular lucky clover with the pot in the garden in summer as soon as late frosts are no longer to be expected. The soil should never dry out completely, but it must not be permanently damp due to the risk of waterlogging.

The goat clover in the room and on the balcony

The goat clover (Cytisus x racemosus) are popular heralds of spring for the windowsill, but they drop their yellow flowers and leaves all too quickly if the location is too warm. Locations with temperatures between 12 and 18 degrees Celsius are ideal for caring for this type of clover. The goat clover grown in the pot on the terrace can be overwintered indoors in a bright place if the winter quarters have a frost-free temperature of below 10 degrees Celsius.

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As a houseplant, the clover is generally not very important. Some varieties of lucky clover and also the honeysuckle can be an enrichment on the windowsill or on the balcony.

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Herbs