Life Span
Biennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Not Available
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
Kalanchoe
In German
Schwarze Birke
Kalanchoe
In French
Noir Bouleau
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
Kalanchoe
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
Kalanchoe
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
Kalanchoe
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Birch and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Black Birch and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Black Birch and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Black Birch and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Black Birch and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Black Birch and Kalanchoe
Care of Black Birch and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.