Oxalis Decorative Planter

Oxalis Triangularis

$39⁹⁵ $48²⁷

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Oxalis Decorative Planter highlights at a glance!

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Oxalis Triangularis
Growing Zones

8, 9, 10
Mature Height

6 Inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Fast
Flower Color
- White
Pruning Time

After Foliage Yellows
Bloom Period

Winter

Growing Zones 8 - 10

Find Your Growing Zone!

The unique foliage and white blossoms of the Oxalis Decorative Planter (Oxalis triangularis) is a pretty bulb plant with three-leafed shamrock-like foliage that is so dark purple it is almost black! The center of each leaflet is a subtle maroonish-plum chevron, holding its foliage aloft on slender stems like little umbrellas.

Your Oxalix Decorative Planter arrives with everything you need to grow your easy to force dormant bulbs for winter or spring indoor decor - a decorative planter, liner, soil pellet, and complete instructions on how to force your Oxalis bulbs with ease! Growing fast, Oxalis begin to bloom clusters of dainty white five-petalled blossoms that can sometimes have a pink tinge.

Arriving with a pretty antique, copper-colored, decorative outer planter, the dormant bulbs grow fast. Oxalis are fall-planted perennial bulbs that are hardy throughout USDA planting zones 8-10, growing just 6 inches tall and a bit wider once fully grown.

Planting and Application:

Gorgeous porch and patio decor, or even interiorscapes throughout your home in bright indirectly sunny windows in the autumn, winter, or spring! Although Oxalis is a perennial, this plant blooms like an annual from late spring to early fall if kept moist. These are annuals outdoors but can be brought inside for the winter as houseplants.

Also known as Purple Shamrocks, Oxalis form a low mound that is the perfect size for edging or container fillers! Like many Oxalis, the leaves of this variety close up at night or when light levels are very low, adding motion and kid-friendly elements to your garden!

Deep Purple Clover-Like Leaves
Plum Chevron Accents
Leaves Close At Night!
White Trumpet-Shaped Blooms
Decorative Coppery Container, Soil & Instructions Included!
Lovely Mounded Form
Accents, Houseplants, Container Fillers & Edging

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Purple Shamrocks are root hardy in USDA growing zones 8-10. Growing best in full sun outdoors, or bright indirect sun indoors, preferring any type of well-drained soil. Loving moderate consistent, moderate moisture and these are heavy feeders. Container-grown plants should be kept just moist when dormant. The first sign that a plant is entering dormancy is leaf die-back. If this begins to occur, stop watering and fertilizing the plant.

When leaves turn yellow, they can be cut back or allowed to die back on their own. The plant should be moved to a cool, dark place for one to three months, after which new foliage will start emerging from the soil. When this occurs, move the plant to a full sun location and restart the process over again by watering and fertilizing. Refrigerate the bulbs until you are ready to plant them.

Full Sun & Part Sun Outside & Bright Indirect Sun Indoors
Well-Drained Moist Soil
Regular Fertility
Fast Growing & Easy Care
Vigorous Annual, Houseplant, or Perennial in Warm Zones

Bring in some color to your winter interiorscapes this year with quality Shamrock bulbs in the Oxalis Decorative Planter for you or that someone special! Order now at Nature Hills and we'll ship your bulbs at the proper planting time for your growing zone!