Birch

Persian Violet

About Birch and Persian Violet

Birch

Persian Violet

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Eastern Africa

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

6015

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Habitat

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

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-711-12

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Purple, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

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

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

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

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

EXACUM affine

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

German Violet, Persian Violet

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

persian violet

In German

Birke

persian violet

In French

Arbre de bouleau

persian violet

In Spanish

Abedul

Violeta persa

In Greek

Birch Tree

Περσικό Violet

In Portuguese

bétula

Violeta persa

In Polish

Brzoza

Persian Violet

In Latin

Caerulus

hyacinthum Persarum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Gentianales

Family

Betulaceae

Gentianaceae

Genus

Betula

Exacum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

3425

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Persian Violet

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

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Season and Care of Birch and Persian Violet

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

Birch and Persian Violet Physical Information

Birch and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Birch and Persian Violet are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Birch and Persian Violet

Care of Birch and Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.