Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Sedge or Rush
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Madagascar
Types
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Deep, Hardwood forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obcordate
Subulate
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OXALIS articulata
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
sorrel
Umbrella Plant
In German
Sauerampfer
Dach-Anlage
In French
oseille
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
alazán
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
οξαλίδα
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
alazão
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
szczaw
parasol roślin
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge. Sorrel doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Sorrel does not have fragrant flowers. Sorrel has allergic reactions like and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sorrel is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Sorrel and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.