River Birch

Alstroemeria

About River Birch and Alstroemeria

River Birch

Alstroemeria

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Alstroemeria aurea Alstroemeria aurantiaca Alstroemeria caryophyllacea Alstroemeria haemantha Alstroemeria ligtu Alstroemeria psittacina Alstroemeria pulchella

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps

Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-97-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-7

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Chartreuse

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Cutflower, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra

ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'

Common Name

River Birch

Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria

In Hindi

River Birch

alstroemeria

In German

Fluss Birch

Alstroemeria

In French

Birch river

Alstroemeria

In Spanish

river Birch

Alstroemeria

In Greek

ποταμός Birch

Alstroemeria

In Portuguese

river Birch

Alstroemeria

In Polish

Rzeka Birch

Alstroemeria

In Latin

Betula

Alstroemeria

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fagales

Liliales

Family

Betulaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Betula

Alstroemeria

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Alstroemerieae

Subfamily

Bombacoideae

Number of Species

350

1 27800

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Properties of River Birch and Alstroemeria

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

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Season and Care of River Birch and Alstroemeria

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

River Birch and Alstroemeria Physical Information

River Birch and Alstroemeria physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Alstroemeria are as follows:

River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green

Care of River Birch and Alstroemeria

Care of River Birch and Alstroemeria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed and Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.