Hatiora

Birch

About Hatiora and Birch

Hatiora

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Tree

Origin

North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

260

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Habitat

Tropical regions

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

10.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Ivory, White

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Leaf Color in Summer

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full 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

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content

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

Pests and Diseases

Mealybugs

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Showy Purposes

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

Hatiora salicornioides

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Hatiora

भोज पत्र

In German

Hatiora

Birke

In French

Hatiora

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Hatiora

Abedul

In Greek

Hatiora

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Hatiora

bétula

In Polish

hatiora

Brzoza

In Latin

Hatiora

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fagales

Family

Cactaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Hatiora

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhipsalideae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

334

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Properties of Hatiora and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Hatiora and Birch

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

Hatiora and Birch Physical Information

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

Hatiora flower color:
Hatiora leaf color:
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Hatiora and Birch

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