About Aibika and Sorrel
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Tropical Asia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
-
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
Rocky Mountains, wastelands
Deep, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Obcordate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist, Rich
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Bedding, Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Rich
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vegetable
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Abelmoschus manihot
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
Aibika, hibiscus spinach, ibika, bele
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In German
Maniok-Bisameibisch
Sauerampfer
In French
L'Aibika
oseille
In Portuguese
Aibika
alazão
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Oxalidales
Family
Malvaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Aibika and Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Aibika and Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Aibika and Sorrel. Aibika doesn't have thorns and Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Aibika does not have fragrant flowers. Aibika has allergic reactions like and Sorrel has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aibika and Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aibika and Sorrel
Season and care of Aibika and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Aibika and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aibika season is Early Spring and Spring and Sorrel season is Early Spring and Spring. The type of soil for Aibika is Moist, Rich and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aibika is and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Aibika and Sorrel Physical Information
Aibika and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Aibika height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Aibika and Sorrel are as follows:
Aibika flower color: White
Aibika leaf color: Dark Green
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Aibika and Sorrel
Care of Aibika and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aibika pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aibika needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.