Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, Humid climates
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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 Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Wet Site
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Boils
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COELOGYNE cristata
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Coelogyne, Orchid
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
Coelogyne
भोज पत्र
In German
Coelogyne
Birke
In French
Coelogyne
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
coelogyne
Abedul
In Greek
Coelogyne
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Coelogyne
bétula
In Polish
coelogyne
Brzoza
In Latin
Coelogyne
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Fagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Carpinaceae
Season and Care of Coelogyne and Birch
Season and care of Coelogyne and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Coelogyne and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coelogyne season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Coelogyne is Not Available and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Coelogyne is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Coelogyne and Birch Physical Information
Coelogyne and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Coelogyne height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Coelogyne and Birch are as follows:
Coelogyne flower color: White and Yellow
Coelogyne leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Coelogyne and Birch
Care of Coelogyne and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coelogyne 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 Coelogyne 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.