Persian Violet

Birch

About Persian Violet and Birch

Persian Violet

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Eastern Africa

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

1560

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Habitat

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

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

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-124-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

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

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

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

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

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

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Pollen

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, 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

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, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

persian violet

भोज पत्र

In German

persian violet

Birke

In French

persian violet

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Violeta persa

Abedul

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

bétula

In Polish

Persian Violet

Brzoza

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Fagales

Family

Gentianaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Exacum

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

2534

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Birch

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Birch

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

Persian Violet and Birch Physical Information

Persian Violet and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Birch are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Persian Violet and Birch

Care of Persian Violet and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Persian Violet 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.