Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
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Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
Deep, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Obcordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
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Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
RIBES nigrum
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
Black Currant
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
Black Currant
sorrel
In German
Black Currant
Sauerampfer
In French
groseille noire
oseille
In Spanish
negro Grosella
alazán
In Greek
μαύρη σταφίδα
οξαλίδα
In Portuguese
groselha-preta
alazão
In Polish
czarna porzeczka
szczaw
In Latin
nigrum currants
varii,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Grossulariaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Black Currant and Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Black Currant and Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Black Currant and Sorrel. Black Currant has thorns and Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Black Currant does not have fragrant flowers. Black Currant has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives and Sorrel has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy and Hives. 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 Black Currant and Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Currant and Sorrel
Season and care of Black Currant and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Black Currant and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Currant is Loam and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Currant and Sorrel Physical Information
Black Currant and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Currant and Sorrel are as follows:
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
Black Currant leaf color: Green
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Currant and Sorrel
Care of Black Currant and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Currant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and 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 Black Currant 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.