Gomphrena

Birch

About Gomphrena and Birch

Gomphrena

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Central America

Types

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

360

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Habitat

Terrestrial

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-124-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

7-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.40 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

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

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

14-14-14 Fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

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

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GOMPHRENA globosa

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Gomphrena

भोज पत्र

In German

Gomphrena

Birke

In French

Gomphrena

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Gomphrena

Abedul

In Greek

Gomphrena

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Gomphrena

bétula

In Polish

Gomphrena

Brzoza

In Latin

Gomphrena

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fagales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Gomphrena

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

9034

1 27800

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Properties of Gomphrena and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Birch

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

Gomphrena and Birch Physical Information

Gomphrena and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Birch are as follows:

Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Gomphrena and Birch

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