Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Western United States
Types
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
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Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Obcordate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
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Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OXALIS articulata
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
sorrel
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Sauerampfer
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
oseille
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
alazán
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
οξαλίδα
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
alazão
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
szczaw
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
varii,
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Sorrel and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Sorrel and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Sorrel and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sorrel is Loam, Sand and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Sorrel and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Sorrel and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Sorrel and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Sorrel and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Sorrel and Bristlecone Pine 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 Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.