Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
China, Korea
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Shade areas
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Carminative, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cleanser
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
ILEX cornuta
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
Chinese Holly
In German
Sauerklee
Chinesische Stechpalme
In French
bois Sorrel
Chinese Holly
In Spanish
alazán de madera
Chinese Holly
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
Chinese Holly
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
Chinese Holly
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
Chinese Holly
In Latin
Rumex ligno
Chinese Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Celastrales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Sorrel and Chinese Holly
Season and care of Wood Sorrel and Chinese Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and Chinese Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Chinese Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Sorrel and Chinese Holly Physical Information
Wood Sorrel and Chinese Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chinese Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and Chinese Holly are as follows:
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Chinese Holly flower color: White
- Chinese Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wood Sorrel and Chinese Holly
Care of Wood Sorrel and Chinese Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.