Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
Deep, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Obcordate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
sorrel
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
Sauerampfer
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
oseille
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
alazán
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
οξαλίδα
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
alazão
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
szczaw
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
varii,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Oxalidales
Family
Asparagaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Ornithogalum
Oxalis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
Not Available
Properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Star-of-Bethlehem and Sorrel. Star-of-Bethlehem doesn't have thorns and Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Star-of-Bethlehem does not have fragrant flowers. Star-of-Bethlehem has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals and Sorrel has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Poisonous to grazing animals. 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 Star-of-Bethlehem and Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sorrel
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Sorrel season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Sorrel Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sorrel are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sorrel
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed and Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Star-of-Bethlehem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.