Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
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Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
Deep, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
Obcordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
sorrel
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Sauerampfer
In French
Flame Tree Rose
oseille
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
alazán
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
οξαλίδα
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
alazão
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
szczaw
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
varii,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Oxalidales
Family
Sterculiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Oxalis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Sorrel. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree and Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sorrel
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Flame Tree and Sorrel Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Sorrel are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sorrel
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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.