Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
South Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
Water more in summer
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full 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
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Cleanser
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
Clivia
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
Clivia
In German
Sauerklee
Clivia
In French
bois Sorrel
Clivia
In Spanish
alazán de madera
Clivia
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
κλίβια
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
Clivia
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
Clivia
In Latin
Rumex ligno
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Asparagales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Sorrel and Clivia
Season and care of Wood Sorrel and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Clivia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Wood Sorrel and Clivia Physical Information
Wood Sorrel and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and Clivia are as follows:
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wood Sorrel and Clivia
Care of Wood Sorrel and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.