Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
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Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
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Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
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Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Flowers
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FAGUS grandifolia
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
American Beech
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In Hindi
अमेरिकन बीच
Hatiora
In German
Amerikanische Buche
Hatiora
In French
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
Hatiora
In Spanish
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
Hatiora
In Greek
american οξιάς
Hatiora
In Portuguese
faia americano
Hatiora
In Polish
Buk wielkolistny
hatiora
In Latin
Latin fagi
Hatiora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fagaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of American Beech and Hatiora
Season and care of American Beech and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about American Beech and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hatiora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Beech and Hatiora Physical Information
American Beech and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of American Beech and Hatiora are as follows:
Care of American Beech and Hatiora
Care of American Beech and Hatiora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hatiora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.