Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Deep, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Obcordate
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
sorrel
In German
Ringelblume
Sauerampfer
In French
pot Marigold
oseille
In Spanish
Caléndula
alazán
In Greek
καλέντουλα
οξαλίδα
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
alazão
In Polish
Pot Marigold
szczaw
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
varii,
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Oxalidales
Family
Asteraceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pot Marigold and Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Sorrel. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Pot Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Pot Marigold has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling and Sorrel has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling. 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 Pot Marigold and Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Sorrel
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Sorrel season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Pot Marigold and Sorrel Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Sorrel are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Sorrel
Care of Pot Marigold and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold 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.