Clivia

Birch

About Clivia and Birch

Clivia

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

South Africa

Types

Perennials

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

1560

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Woodlands

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-7

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

7-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Linear

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water more in summer

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

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

fertilize in growing season

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Whole plant

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CLIVIA miniata

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Clivia

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Clivia

भोज पत्र

In German

Clivia

Birke

In French

Clivia

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Clivia

Abedul

In Greek

κλίβια

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Clivia

bétula

In Polish

Clivia

Brzoza

In Latin

Clivia

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Fagales

Family

Liliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Clivia

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

1034

1 27800

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Properties of Clivia and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Clivia and Birch

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

Clivia and Birch Physical Information

Clivia and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Clivia and Birch are as follows:

Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Clivia and Birch

Care of Clivia and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clivia 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 Clivia 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.