Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Types
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
Lakes, stream banks
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, 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
hair algae
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Vulnerary
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
UTRICULARIA
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Bladderwort
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Bladderwort plant
भोज पत्र
In German
bladderwort Pflanze
Birke
In French
plante Bladderwort
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
planta bladderwort
Abedul
In Greek
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
planta bladderwort
bétula
In Polish
Bladderwort roślin
Brzoza
In Latin
bladderwort herba
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Lentibulariaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Bladderwort and Birch
Season and care of Bladderwort and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Bladderwort and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bladderwort is and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Bladderwort and Birch Physical Information
Bladderwort and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Bladderwort and Birch are as follows:
Care of Bladderwort and Birch
Care of Bladderwort and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort 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.