Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Tan
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obcordate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
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
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun
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
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Groundcover
Botanical Name
OXALIS articulata
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
Common Mallow
In Hindi
sorrel
malva neglecta
In German
Sauerampfer
malva neglecta
In French
oseille
malva neglecta
In Spanish
alazán
Malva neglecta
In Greek
οξαλίδα
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
alazão
malva neglecta
In Polish
szczaw
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
varii,
neglecta malva
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Malvales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Sorrel and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Sorrel and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Sorrel and Common Mallow. Sorrel doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Sorrel does not have fragrant flowers. Sorrel has allergic reactions like and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sorrel and Common Mallow
Season and care of Sorrel and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Sorrel and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sorrel is Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Sorrel and Common Mallow Physical Information
Sorrel and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sorrel and Common Mallow are as follows:
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Sorrel and Common Mallow
Care of Sorrel and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.