Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Obcordate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OXALIS articulata
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
sorrel
इमली का पेड़
In German
Sauerampfer
Tamarinde
In French
oseille
tamarinier
In Spanish
alazán
tamarindo
In Greek
οξαλίδα
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
alazão
tamarindo
In Polish
szczaw
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
varii,
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Sorrel and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Sorrel and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sorrel and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sorrel is Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Sorrel and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Sorrel and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Sorrel and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Sorrel and Tamarind tree
Care of Sorrel and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.