Oxalis, or the false shamrock’s (Oxalis triangularis) dramatic dark purple leaves and sprays of starry white or pale pink flowers will make a striking statement in any houseplant collection. While the ...

For the past several days, I have been pulling oxalis seedlings from my garden. There are 800 species of oxalis, some of which are desirable ornamental plants, but the species in my garden is no prize ...

Oxalis, a clover look-alike, is one of the worst weeds at this time of the year. (HANDOUT) Prune off any freeze damage caused to gingers, philodendrons, cannas and other herbaceous tropicals. Place a ...

Q. Ten years ago a friend gave my wife a pretty purple flower growing out of a three-leaf clover. Now we have the stuff all over the yard -- in the grass and in flower beds. -- R.D.G., Houston A. You ...

Every St. Patrick’s Day, many stores sell a plant called the "false shamrock". As the name suggests, this plant (Oxalis) is not a shamrock, but an easily grown houseplant that does resemble the ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. We are having a terrible time with oxalis in our landscape. It is in ...

There is a certain plant that has remarkable strength. I always think of an ox when reading about it or hearing its name and for an obvious reason: It’s called oxalis. Yet the etymology of oxalis has ...

Q: About two years ago, I had a small outdoor oxalis (green leaves, tiny pink flowers with white centers that closed up at night). I loved that plant, as it was a gift from someone’s garden. We had a ...

The Monterey Bay Area Cactus and Succulent Society recently held its holiday party. Society members create this annual event, ...

ERASE THE COLD: Prune off any freeze damage caused to gingers, elephant ears, philodendrons, cannas and other herbaceous ...