Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southern Asia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Dracunculus vulgaris
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
-
Deep, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
7-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Pink, Light Pink, Ivory
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
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
Long Linear
Obcordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late 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
Do Not over Water
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize only when soil is poor
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Lily Beetle
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Diuretic, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMORPHOPHALLUS bulbifer
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
Voodoo Lily
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
वूडू लिली
sorrel
In German
Voodoo Lily
Sauerampfer
In French
Voodoo Lily
oseille
In Spanish
Voodoo Lily
alazán
In Greek
βουντού Lily
οξαλίδα
In Portuguese
Lily Voodoo
alazão
In Polish
Voodoo Lily
szczaw
In Latin
Mors lilium
varii,
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Oxalidales
Family
Araceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Oxalis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Voodoo Lily and Sorrel
Wondering what are the properties of Voodoo Lily and Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Voodoo Lily and Sorrel. Voodoo Lily doesn't have thorns and Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Voodoo Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Voodoo Lily has allergic reactions like and Sorrel 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 Voodoo Lily and Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Voodoo Lily and Sorrel
Season and care of Voodoo Lily and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Voodoo Lily and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Voodoo Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Voodoo Lily is Loam and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Voodoo Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Voodoo Lily and Sorrel Physical Information
Voodoo Lily and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Voodoo Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Voodoo Lily and Sorrel are as follows:
Voodoo Lily flower color: Green, Pink, Light Pink and Ivory
Voodoo Lily leaf color:
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Voodoo Lily and Sorrel
Care of Voodoo Lily and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Voodoo Lily pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Voodoo Lily 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.