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About Aloe Vera and Birch


About Birch and Aloe Vera


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Biennial   

Type
Cactus or Succulent   
Tree   

Origin
Northern Africa   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Not Available   
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii   

Number of Varieties
400   
20
60   
99+

Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions   
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12   
4-7   

AHS Heat Zone
12-8   
7-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16   

Habit
Rosette/Stemless   
Pyramidal   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.00 cm   
99+
1,219.20 cm   
34

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
762.00 cm   
28

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow   
Yellow, Tan   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Bronze, Sandy Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green   
Yellow, Red, Orange   

Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Linear   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter   
Early Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Stem Planting   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Average Water Needs, Medium   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Not Available   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

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   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Ants, Birds, Insects   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn   
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties   
Used in paper industry   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower   
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ALOE vera   
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'   

Common Name
Aloe vera, Korphad   
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch   

In Hindi
एलोविरा   
भोज पत्र   

In German
Aloe Vera   
Birke   

In French
Aloe vera   
Arbre de bouleau   

In Spanish
Aloe vera   
Abedul   

In Greek
Αλόη   
Birch Tree   

In Portuguese
Aloe Vera   
bétula   

In Polish
Aloes   
Brzoza   

In Latin
Aloe Vera   
Caerulus   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Anthophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Asparagales   
Fagales   

Family
Aloaceae   
Betulaceae   

Genus
Aloe   
Betula   

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Asphodeloideae   
Carpinaceae   

Number of Species
200   
99+
34   
99+

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Properties of Aloe Vera and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Aloe Vera and Birch? We provide you with everything About Aloe Vera and Birch. Aloe Vera has thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Aloe Vera does not have fragrant flowers. Aloe Vera has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Birch has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Aloe Vera and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Aloe Vera and Birch

Season and care of Aloe Vera and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Aloe Vera and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aloe Vera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Aloe Vera and Birch Physical Information

Aloe Vera and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Aloe Vera and Birch are as follows:

Care of Aloe Vera and Birch

Care of Aloe Vera and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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