Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
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Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Needs small amount of water, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
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Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Dancing Bulb
In German
Weißbirke
Dancing Bulb
In French
Silver Birch
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
Silver Birch
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Silver Birch
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Argentum Birch
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Silver Birch and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Dancing Bulb is while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dancing Bulb is .
Silver Birch and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Silver Birch and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Silver Birch and Dancing Bulb
Care of Silver Birch and Dancing Bulb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dancing Bulb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.