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 ...

In the year 432 A.D., a missionary who earlier assumed the name Patricius, arrived in Ireland with the objective of converting the Celtic Irish to Christianity. Legend has it that he used a ...

Each day as the sun rises, so too do the leaves of Oxalis triangularis, also known as the love plant or purple shamrock. And as the light fades, the triangular leaves fold down neatly to rest until ...

If you're looking to brighten up your home now spring has sprung, a houseplant is a great way to add life to any room. Flowering plants will herald the arrival of the new season and add colour. But if ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Q:I had a big pot of purple shamrocks in my house as an indoor plant. In the spring, I planted them outside. They grew and multiplied. I know that they have to come back into the house or they will ...

Creeping oxalis is a small perennial weed that grows from stolons (creeping stems) and is typically found in lawns. Unlike many oxalis species such as pink shamrock (Oxalis vallicola), it doesn’t have ...