Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
World/Pandemic
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
Insects
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Bladderwort
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Bladderwort plant
In German
Schwarze Birke
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
Noir Bouleau
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
planta bladderwort
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
planta bladderwort
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Black Birch and Bladderwort
Season and care of Black Birch and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Birch and Bladderwort Physical Information
Black Birch and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Bladderwort are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Black Birch and Bladderwort
Care of Black Birch and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.