Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
South America, Brazil
Types
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Obcordate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, 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
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
-
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
OXALIS articulata
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In German
Sauerampfer
Tabebuia
In French
oseille
Tabebuia
In Spanish
alazán
Tabebuia
In Greek
οξαλίδα
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
alazão
Tabebuia
In Polish
szczaw
Tabebuia
Order
Oxalidales
Lamiales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sorrel and Tabebuia
Season and care of Sorrel and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Sorrel and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sorrel is Loam, Sand and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sorrel and Tabebuia Physical Information
Sorrel and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Sorrel and Tabebuia are as follows:
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Sorrel and Tabebuia
Care of Sorrel and Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.