Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Argentina, Chile
South Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
Tropical regions, Well Drained, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-11
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Fuchsia, Rose, Violet
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Gray 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
Heart-shaped
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Nematodes, Purple Blotch, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bugs, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
Dermatitis, Pain and fatigue
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Aging, Antidepressant, epilepsy, Nerve pain, Obesity, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs
Other Uses
Basketary
Animal Feed, Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OXALIS adenophylla
TULBAGHIA violacea
Common Name
Chilean Wood Sorrel, Pink Buttercups, Pink Carpet Oxalis, Silver Shamrock
Society Garlic
In Hindi
Chilean Wood Sorrel
लहसुन
In German
Chilean Wood Sorrel
Knoblauch
In French
Chilean Wood Sorrel
Ail
In Spanish
Chilean Wood Sorrel
Ajo
In Greek
Chilean Wood Sorrel
σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Chilean Wood Sorrel
alho
In Polish
Chilean Wood Sorrel
czosnek
In Latin
Chilean Wood Sorrel
allium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Liliales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Properties of Chilean Wood Sorrel and Society Garlic
Wondering what are the properties of Chilean Wood Sorrel and Society Garlic? We provide you with everything About Chilean Wood Sorrel and Society Garlic. Chilean Wood Sorrel doesn't have thorns and Society Garlic doesn't have thorns. Also Chilean Wood Sorrel does not have fragrant flowers. Chilean Wood Sorrel has allergic reactions like Asthma and Depression and Society Garlic has allergic reactions like Asthma and Depression. 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 Chilean Wood Sorrel and Society Garlic and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chilean Wood Sorrel and Society Garlic
Season and care of Chilean Wood Sorrel and Society Garlic is important to know. While considering everything about Chilean Wood Sorrel and Society Garlic Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chilean Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Society Garlic season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chilean Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Society Garlic is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chilean Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Society Garlic is Neutral.
Chilean Wood Sorrel and Society Garlic Physical Information
Chilean Wood Sorrel and Society Garlic physical information is very important for comparison. Chilean Wood Sorrel height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Society Garlic height is 45.70 cm and width 2.00 cm. The color specification of Chilean Wood Sorrel and Society Garlic are as follows:
Chilean Wood Sorrel flower color: White, Fuchsia, Rose and Violet
Chilean Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Society Garlic flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Society Garlic leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Chilean Wood Sorrel and Society Garlic
Care of Chilean Wood Sorrel and Society Garlic include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chilean Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Society Garlic pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Prune ocassionally. In summer Chilean Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Society Garlic needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.
