Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Ornamental Plant
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
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
Mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Astrophytum myriostigma
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Star Cactus
भोज पत्र
In German
Star Cactus
Birke
In French
Star Cactus
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Star Cactus
Abedul
In Greek
Star Cactus
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Star Cactus
bétula
In Polish
Star Cactus
Brzoza
In Latin
Star Cactus
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Carpinaceae
Properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Birch? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Cap Cactus and Birch. Bishop's Cap Cactus doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Cap Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Cap Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Birch has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Birch
Season and care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Cap Cactus and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Not Available and Birch season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Birch Physical Information
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Birch are as follows:
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Birch
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Cap Cactus 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus 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.