Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
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Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Do Not 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pest Free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OXALIS articulata
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
Common Name
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
American Mandrake, Mayapple
In Hindi
sorrel
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
In German
Sauerampfer
amerikanisch Alraune
In French
oseille
mandrake américain
In Spanish
alazán
mandrágora americana
In Greek
οξαλίδα
american μανδραγόρα
In Portuguese
alazão
mandrake americano
In Polish
szczaw
amerykański mandragory
In Latin
varii,
Latin mandragoras
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Ranunculales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Sorrel and Mayapple
Wondering what are the properties of Sorrel and Mayapple? We provide you with everything About Sorrel and Mayapple. Sorrel doesn't have thorns and Mayapple doesn't have thorns. Also Sorrel does not have fragrant flowers. Sorrel has allergic reactions like and Mayapple 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 Mayapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sorrel and Mayapple
Season and care of Sorrel and Mayapple is important to know. While considering everything about Sorrel and Mayapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sorrel is Loam, Sand and for Mayapple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Sorrel and Mayapple Physical Information
Sorrel and Mayapple physical information is very important for comparison. Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sorrel and Mayapple are as follows:
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
- Mayapple leaf color: Green
Care of Sorrel and Mayapple
Care of Sorrel and Mayapple 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 Mayapple 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 Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.