Cordyline

Birch

About Cordyline and Birch

Cordyline

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand

Types

Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

2560

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Habitat

Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-104-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Red, Blue, Green

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Leaf Color in Summer

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long Elliptic

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Cold climate

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, 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, fertilize in spring, In Late summer

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

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

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

Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CORDYLINE

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Cordyline

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Cordyline

भोज पत्र

In German

Cordyline

Birke

In French

cordyline

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

cordyline

Abedul

In Greek

Cordyline

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Cordyline

bétula

In Polish

Cordyline

Brzoza

In Latin

Cordyline

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Fagales

Family

Liliaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Cordyline

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Lomandroideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

2434

1 27800

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Properties of Cordyline and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Cordyline and Birch

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

Cordyline and Birch Physical Information

Cordyline and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cordyline height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Cordyline and Birch are as follows:

Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
Cordyline leaf color:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Cordyline and Birch

Care of Cordyline and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves 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 Cordyline 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.