Sorrel

Elephant Bush

About Sorrel and Elephant Bush

Sorrel

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Succulent

Origin

South America, Argentina, Brazil

Southern Africa

Types

Oxalis acetosella Oxalis adenophylla Oxalis albicans Oxalis alpina

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

-30

0 40000

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Habitat

Deep, Hardwood forests

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-910-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-6

10-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm250.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Green, Red

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Obcordate

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OXALIS articulata

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Sorrel, Wood Sorrel

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

sorrel

Elephant Bush

In German

Sauerampfer

Elephant Bush

In French

oseille

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

alazán

elefante Bush

In Greek

οξαλίδα

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

alazão

elefante de Bush

In Polish

szczaw

Elephant Bush

In Latin

varii,

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Oxalidales

Caryophyllales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Oxalis

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

9001

1 27800

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Properties of Sorrel and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Sorrel and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Sorrel and Elephant Bush. Sorrel doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Sorrel does not have fragrant flowers. Sorrel has allergic reactions like and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sorrel and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Sorrel and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Sorrel and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sorrel is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Sorrel and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Sorrel and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Sorrel and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Sorrel and Elephant Bush

Care of Sorrel and Elephant Bush 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 Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.