How to Root a Shamrock

The shamrock plant is not so hard to root as you might think. That is, if you are working with what the original shamrock plant most likely was, a white clover plant. There is some confusion with the actual type of plant since the white clover plant needs full sunlight to grow and therefore does not fare well inside as a houseplant, unlike the grocery store oxalis plants sold around St. Patrick's Day in March. The oxalis plant is a little different in its rooting system, but equally easy to propagate.

Plant pot
Peat moss
Perlite
Humus

Instructions

- 1
  Take a section of the plant by removing the plant from the container to find the tuberous stems. Take care not to cut through the roots when digging around the plant if working with a garden plant.
- 2
  Lift the whole plant from the ground or container and carefully separate a section of the roots along with their stems and leaves from the main plant.
- 3
  Fill a separate plant pot with equal parts of damp peat moss, perlite and humus. Form an indentation in the center large enough to accommodate the root mass at the same level as the mother plant. Garden planting simply needs another hole in the fertile soil.
- 4
  Fill the soil in around the roots and tamp gently to reduce any air pockets.
- 5
  Water the newly-planted Shamrock plant slowly until the water drains from the bottom of the pot or until the soil is damp at least 6 inches down.
- 6
  Grow it outside in the shade or in a bright spot indoors where it will receive indirect sunlight.

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