Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
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Types
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
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Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Obcordate
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OXALIS articulata
Ranunculus acris
Common Name
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
In Hindi
sorrel
Ranunculus
In German
Sauerampfer
Ranunkel
In French
oseille
Ranunculus
In Spanish
alazán
ranúnculo
In Greek
οξαλίδα
Ranunculus
In Portuguese
alazão
Ranogkylos
In Polish
szczaw
Ranogkylos
In Latin
varii,
Ranogkylos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Ranunculales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Ranunculoideae
Properties of Sorrel and Ranunculus
Wondering what are the properties of Sorrel and Ranunculus? We provide you with everything About Sorrel and Ranunculus. Sorrel doesn't have thorns and Ranunculus doesn't have thorns. Also Sorrel does not have fragrant flowers. Sorrel has allergic reactions like and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sorrel and Ranunculus
Season and care of Sorrel and Ranunculus is important to know. While considering everything about Sorrel and Ranunculus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sorrel is Loam, Sand and for Ranunculus is Loam while the PH of soil for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral.
Sorrel and Ranunculus Physical Information
Sorrel and Ranunculus physical information is very important for comparison. Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Sorrel and Ranunculus are as follows:
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Ranunculus leaf color:
Care of Sorrel and Ranunculus
Care of Sorrel and Ranunculus 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 Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.