Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
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South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
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Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Deep, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light 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
Lobed and toothed
Obcordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
Ranunculus
sorrel
In German
Ranunkel
Sauerampfer
In French
Ranunculus
oseille
In Spanish
ranúnculo
alazán
In Greek
Ranunculus
οξαλίδα
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
alazão
In Polish
Ranogkylos
szczaw
In Latin
Ranogkylos
varii,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Oxalidales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Properties of Ranunculus and Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Sorrel. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Sorrel has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Ranunculus and Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Sorrel
Season and care of Ranunculus and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Ranunculus and Sorrel Physical Information
Ranunculus and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Sorrel are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ranunculus and Sorrel
Care of Ranunculus and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Ranunculus 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.