Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Deep, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Black
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Obcordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
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
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GERANIUM subcaulescens
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
Cranesbill
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
Hydrangea
sorrel
In German
Hortensie
Sauerampfer
In French
Hortensia
oseille
In Spanish
Hortensia
alazán
In Greek
υδραγεία
οξαλίδα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
alazão
In Polish
Hortensja
szczaw
Family
Geraniaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Cranesbill and Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Cranesbill and Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Cranesbill and Sorrel. Cranesbill doesn't have thorns and Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Cranesbill does not have fragrant flowers. Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Sorrel has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Cranesbill and Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cranesbill and Sorrel
Season and care of Cranesbill and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Cranesbill and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cranesbill season is Spring and Summer and Sorrel season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Cranesbill and Sorrel Physical Information
Cranesbill and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Cranesbill and Sorrel are as follows:
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cranesbill and Sorrel
Care of Cranesbill and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cranesbill 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 Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.