Wood Sorrel

Devils Backbone

About Wood Sorrel and Devils Backbone

Wood Sorrel

Devils Backbone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Shrub

Origin

World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia

Madagascar

Types

Oxalis acetosella, Oxalis corniculata

Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Shaded sites, Woodlands

subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-89-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

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

H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Mat-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

5.10 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Shade areas

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water in the early morning hours

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma, Depression

Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C

Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Cleanser

Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OXALIS acetosella

Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

wood sorrel, common wood sorrel

Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

Wood Sorrel

Devil's Backbone

In German

Sauerklee

Devil's Backbone

In French

bois Sorrel

Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

alazán de madera

El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

ξύλο Sorrel

Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Sorrel de madeira

Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

Drewno szczaw

Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

Rumex ligno

Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Oxalidales

Malpighiales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Crassulaceae

Genus

Oxalis

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Euphorbieae

Subfamily

Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

9002000

1 27800

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Properties of Wood Sorrel and Devils Backbone

Wondering what are the properties of Wood Sorrel and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Wood Sorrel and Devils Backbone. Wood Sorrel doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Wood Sorrel does not have fragrant flowers. Wood Sorrel has allergic reactions like Asthma and Depression and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Asthma and Depression. 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 Wood Sorrel and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Wood Sorrel and Devils Backbone

Season and care of Wood Sorrel and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.

Wood Sorrel and Devils Backbone Physical Information

Wood Sorrel and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and Devils Backbone are as follows:

Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Wood Sorrel and Devils Backbone

Care of Wood Sorrel and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.