Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Melanesia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
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
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cleanser
Traditional medicine, 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, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
Snow Bush
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
बर्फ बुश
In German
Sauerklee
Schnee Bush
In French
bois Sorrel
neige Bush
In Spanish
alazán de madera
nieve Bush
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
neve de Bush
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
Rumex ligno
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Euphorbiales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Antidesmatoideae
Season and Care of Wood Sorrel and Snow Bush
Season and care of Wood Sorrel and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Sorrel and Snow Bush Physical Information
Wood Sorrel and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and Snow Bush are as follows:
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of Wood Sorrel and Snow Bush
Care of Wood Sorrel and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.