Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
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Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Obcordate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Compost, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
OXALIS articulata
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
sorrel
cornelian चेरी
In German
Sauerampfer
Kornelkirsche
In French
oseille
cornouiller
In Spanish
alazán
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
οξαλίδα
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
alazão
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
szczaw
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
varii,
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Cornales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Sorrel and Cornelian Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Sorrel and Cornelian Cherry? We provide you with everything About Sorrel and Cornelian Cherry. Sorrel doesn't have thorns and Cornelian Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Sorrel does not have fragrant flowers. Sorrel has allergic reactions like and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sorrel and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Sorrel and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sorrel and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sorrel is Loam, Sand and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sorrel and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Sorrel and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sorrel and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sorrel and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Sorrel and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.