Sorrel

Pelargonium

About Sorrel and Pelargonium

Sorrel

Pelargonium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tender Perennial

Origin

South America, Argentina, Brazil

Types

Oxalis acetosella Oxalis adenophylla Oxalis albicans Oxalis alpina

Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Number of Varieties

-20

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Habitat

Deep, Hardwood forests

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-6

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Hot Pink, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Obcordate

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

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

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes

Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Red blotch, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OXALIS articulata

PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

Common Name

Sorrel, Wood Sorrel

Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

sorrel

Pelargonium

In German

Sauerampfer

Pelargonium

In French

oseille

Pelargonium

In Spanish

alazán

Pelargonium

In Greek

οξαλίδα

Pelargonium

In Portuguese

alazão

pelargônio

In Polish

szczaw

Pelargonium

In Latin

varii,

Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Oxalidales

Geraniales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Oxalis

Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

900200

1 27800

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Properties of Sorrel and Pelargonium

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

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Season and Care of Sorrel and Pelargonium

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

Sorrel and Pelargonium Physical Information

Sorrel and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sorrel and Pelargonium are as follows:

Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green

Care of Sorrel and Pelargonium

Care of Sorrel and Pelargonium 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 Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.