Birch

Alstroemeria

About Birch and Alstroemeria

Birch

Alstroemeria

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Alstroemeria aurea Alstroemeria aurantiaca Alstroemeria caryophyllacea Alstroemeria haemantha Alstroemeria ligtu Alstroemeria psittacina Alstroemeria pulchella

Number of Varieties

607

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-77-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

12-7

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Chartreuse

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

alstroemeria

In German

Birke

Alstroemeria

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Alstroemeria

In Spanish

Abedul

Alstroemeria

In Greek

Birch Tree

Alstroemeria

In Portuguese

bétula

Alstroemeria

In Polish

Brzoza

Alstroemeria

In Latin

Caerulus

Alstroemeria

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fagales

Liliales

Family

Betulaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Betula

Alstroemeria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Alstroemerieae

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Bombacoideae

Number of Species

3450

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Alstroemeria

Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Alstroemeria? We provide you with everything About Birch and Alstroemeria. Birch doesn't have thorns and Alstroemeria doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Alstroemeria has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat. 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 Birch and Alstroemeria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Birch and Alstroemeria

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

Birch and Alstroemeria Physical Information

Birch and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Alstroemeria are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green

Care of Birch and Alstroemeria

Care of Birch and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.