Gasteria

Birch

About Gasteria and Birch

Gasteria

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Tree

Origin

Southern Africa

Types

Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

1660

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Habitat

Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

12.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

10.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Coral

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tongue shaped

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Less Watering

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

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

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

Pests and Diseases

Fusarium root rot, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Heat And Humidity

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

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Flies

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Irritation to intestines, Skin rash

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Sap

Whole plant

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GASTERIA

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Gasteria

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Gasteria

भोज पत्र

In German

Gasteria

Birke

In French

Gasteria

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Gasteria

Abedul

In Greek

Gasteria

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Gasteria

bétula

In Polish

Gasteria

Brzoza

In Latin

Gasteria

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Monocots

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Fagales

Family

Aloaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Gasteria

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Asphodeloideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

1634

1 27800

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Properties of Gasteria and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Gasteria and Birch

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

Gasteria and Birch Physical Information

Gasteria and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Birch are as follows:

Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Gasteria and Birch

Care of Gasteria and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done 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 Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.