How much sunlight does my Common Birch need?

Common Birch requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Common Birch?

Common Birch does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Common Birch?

Common Birch grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Common Birch?

Common Birch will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can Common Birch be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Common Birch can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-7b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Common Birch?

The seeds of Common Birch can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Q: Is Common Birch easy to care for?

Common Birch can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Common Birch?

Common Birch prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Common Birch

Common Birch is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is a fun challenge to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Common Birch likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Common Birch belongs to the Betula genus, and is native to Central Siberia to Japan, and Alaska to Canada.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Betula pendula

Genus

Betula

Family

Betulaceae

Order

Fagales

Also known as

Silver birch, Warty birch, European white birch and East asian white birch

How to care for Common Birch

Water

How often to water your Common Birch

Common Birch needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Oakland, California.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Common Birch in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common Birch: 1ft from a window

Common Birch love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Oakland, California ⛅.

Common Birch does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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