Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pale White
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
अजवाइन
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Ajowan
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Ajowan
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
aipo
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
seler
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
semina Carom
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Ajwain plant and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Ajwain plant and Himalayan Birch
Care of Ajwain plant and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.