Oxalis palmifrons – Palm Leaf Oxalis with Rosette Growth
Oxalis palmifrons – Palm Leaf Oxalis with Rosette Growth
Oxalis palmifrons – Palm Leaf Oxalis with Rosette Growth
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Oxalis palmifrons – Palm Leaf Oxalis with Rosette Growth

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Oxalis palmifrons – Palm Leaf Oxalis with Rosette Growth

Palm-like Rosettes of Oxalis palmifrons

Oxalis palmifrons, known as the Palm Leaf Oxalis, is a striking species native to South Africa. This highly prized oxalis forms tight, palm-like rosettes and flourishes in cool climates. It blooms from late autumn with charming white flowers, though flowering is rare. Its unique leaf arrangement and cold-tolerant nature make it especially well-suited to temperate regions such as Melbourne.

Distinctive Features

  • Rosette growth: Forms tight, symmetrical rosettes with finely divided leaves resembling miniature palm fronds.
  • Seasonal flowering: Produces 4 cm white blooms sporadically in late autumn under optimal conditions.
  • Cold requirement: Needs a period of winter chill for active growth, making it ideal for cooler gardens.

Care Tips

  • Light: Best in full sun outdoors for a compact shape; tolerates bright indirect light indoors but growth may be looser.
  • Water: Water during active growth; keep dry during dormancy in spring and summer.
  • Humidity: Prefers dry to average humidity levels; avoid excess moisture during dormancy.
  • Media: Use a well-drained sandy or gritty mix to prevent bulb rot.
  • Temperature: Performs best with cool nights and mild days; not suitable for hot, humid climates.
  • Fertiliser: Feed lightly during active growth with a low-nitrogen fertiliser once a month.
  • Repotting: Best done in late summer before autumn growth begins; fresh media encourages new root formation.

Additional Notes

  • Plants go dormant in spring, with leaves dying back as corms retreat underground.
  • Not suited to warm indoor conditions unless placed by a cold window through winter.

Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information

  • Dispatch Day: All orders are dispatched on Tuesdays.
  • Cut-off for Same Week Dispatch: Orders must be placed by Monday 7am (AEST) to be sent that week. Orders placed after this will be dispatched the following Tuesday.

WA, NT & TAS Orders

  • Cut-off: Orders to WA, NT and TAS must be placed by Friday 7am (AEST) to be included in the following week’s dispatch.
  • Treatment & Delay: These orders require biosecurity treatment and certification, which is completed each Friday. Please allow an additional 1–2 weeks for processing.

Plant Health Certification (PHAC) Fees

  • $20 fee applies to WA orders.
  • $10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
  • This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout.

Please note that we operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our contact page.

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Oxalis palmifrons – Palm Leaf Oxalis with Rosette Growth
Oxalis palmifrons – Palm Leaf Oxalis with Rosette Growth

Size: 100mm pot

Oxalis palmifrons – Palm Leaf Oxalis with Rosette Growth
Oxalis palmifrons – Palm Leaf Oxalis with Rosette Growth
Oxalis palmifrons – Palm Leaf Oxalis with Rosette Growth

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