Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Mediterranean
Types
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obcordate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OXALIS articulata
ERUCA vesicaria ssp. sativa
Common Name
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
Arugula, Garden Rocket, Jamba, Rocketsalad
In Hindi
sorrel
Hydrangea
In German
Sauerampfer
Hortensie
In French
oseille
Hortensia
In Spanish
alazán
Hortensia
In Greek
οξαλίδα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
alazão
Hortênsia
In Polish
szczaw
Hortensja
Family
Oxalidaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Sorrel and Arugula
Wondering what are the properties of Sorrel and Arugula? We provide you with everything About Sorrel and Arugula. Sorrel doesn't have thorns and Arugula doesn't have thorns. Also Sorrel does not have fragrant flowers. Sorrel has allergic reactions like and Arugula 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 Sorrel and Arugula and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sorrel and Arugula
Season and care of Sorrel and Arugula is important to know. While considering everything about Sorrel and Arugula Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arugula season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sorrel is Loam, Sand and for Arugula is Loam while the PH of soil for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Arugula is Acidic, Neutral.
Sorrel and Arugula Physical Information
Sorrel and Arugula physical information is very important for comparison. Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Arugula height is 76.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Sorrel and Arugula are as follows:
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Arugula flower color: Tan and Brown
- Arugula leaf color: Green
Care of Sorrel and Arugula
Care of Sorrel and Arugula include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arugula pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arugula needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.