Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Perennial
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
  
Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
  
Types
Not available
  
Skyflower
  
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
  
Coastal Regions, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
9-11
  
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
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
White, Yellow, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Small elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
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
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Shade areas
  
Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seperation
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, 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
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
  
Insects, Mealybugs, Nematodes
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Bugs, Insects
  
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
  
drowsiness, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Fruits
  
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
  
DURANTA
  
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
  
Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon berry
  
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
  
Duranta
  
In German
Sauerklee
  
Duranta
  
In French
bois Sorrel
  
Duranta
  
In Spanish
alazán de madera
  
Duranta
  
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
  
Duranta
  
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
  
Duranta
  
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
  
Duranta
  
In Latin
Rumex ligno
  
Duranta
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Oxalidales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Oxalidaceae
  
Verbenaceae
  
Genus
Oxalis
  
Duranta
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Wood Sorrel and Duranta
Season and care of Wood Sorrel and Duranta is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and Duranta Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Duranta season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Duranta is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Duranta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Sorrel and Duranta Physical Information
Wood Sorrel and Duranta physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Duranta height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and Duranta are as follows:
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Duranta flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Duranta leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wood Sorrel and Duranta
Care of Wood Sorrel and Duranta include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Duranta pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Duranta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.