- Decorative lucky charm for the new year
- Triangular lucky clover - location and care
- Pests and diseases rarely occur
- How to grow triangular lucky clover for several years
A particularly frequently used type of lucky clover is triangular lucky clover (Oxalis triangularis), whose leaves are often only three-part. They consist of triangular-shaped wing blades that fold together in the evening. How to care for triangular lucky clover in a pot.
The triangular lucky clover inspires with beautiful leaves and delicate flowers
Decorative lucky charm for the new year
The triangular lucky clover is a popular gift for New Year's Eve parties or at the beginning of the new year - and is quickly disposed of. Triangular lucky clover, like all other lucky clover varieties, can be grown for several years.
If you take care of the triangular lucky clover longer, you can enjoy the beautiful flowers in white or pink. It is also available with purple and red leaves.
- Triangular leaves in a triangular shape
- Leaves white, violet or red
- Flowers white or white-pink
Triangular lucky clover - location and care
The triangular lucky clover likes to spend the winter in the flower window, where it gets enough sun. Pot it up right away, as most plants are sold in pots that are too small.
You may pour the triangular lucky clover penetratingly. However, you should avoid waterlogging, as this will cause the roots to rot.
In summer, fertilize the triangular lucky clover in the pot at two-week intervals. Immediately after repotting in fresh substrate is not fertilized. Reduce the dosage indicated on the package to avoid over-feeding.
Pests and diseases rarely occur
Triangular lucky clover is very robust. Pests and diseases only occur when you water too much or too little, the humidity is too low or the substrate is too depleted.
How to grow triangular lucky clover for several years
In the first year, the lucky clover in the pot spends the winter at the flower window. In the following years, the leaves turn brown in autumn because the plant then goes into hibernation. But they will sprout again in the spring.
You can also plant triangular lucky clover outdoors in summer, but then you have to dig up the bulbs again in autumn.
tips
The triangular lucky clover is only partially hardy and should therefore be grown in a pot. In summer you are welcome to place it on the terrace or plant it in the garden. However, it must be overwintered frost-free.