Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Not available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Asthma, Depression
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS
OXALIS acetosella
Common Name
Citrus
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
Wood Sorrel
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Sauerklee
In French
Citrus
bois Sorrel
In Spanish
Citrus
alazán de madera
In Greek
Citrus
ξύλο Sorrel
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Sorrel de madeira
In Polish
Cytrus
Drewno szczaw
In Latin
citrus
Rumex ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Oxalidales
Family
Rutaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrus and Wood Sorrel
Season and care of Citrus and Wood Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Wood Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wood Sorrel is Neutral.
Citrus and Wood Sorrel Physical Information
Citrus and Wood Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Wood Sorrel are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
- Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Care of Citrus and Wood Sorrel
Care of Citrus and Wood Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.