Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not available
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Deep, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
7-9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Blue Violet
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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
Oblong
Obcordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
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
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Tubers
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, High phosphorus, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus leaf miner
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Antiviral, hepatoprotective
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SINNINGIA speciosa
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
Sinningia, Gloxinia
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
Sinningia
sorrel
In German
Sinningia
Sauerampfer
In French
Sinningia
oseille
In Spanish
Sinningia
alazán
In Greek
Sinningia
οξαλίδα
In Portuguese
Sinningia
alazão
In Polish
Sinningia
szczaw
In Latin
Sinningia
varii,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Oxalidales
Family
Gesnariaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gloxinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sinningia and Sorrel
Season and care of Sinningia and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Sinningia and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sinningia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sinningia is Loam, Sand and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sinningia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Sinningia and Sorrel Physical Information
Sinningia and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Sinningia height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sinningia and Sorrel are as follows:
Sinningia flower color: White, Red and Blue Violet
Sinningia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sinningia and Sorrel
Care of Sinningia and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sinningia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves 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 Sinningia 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.