Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
India, Nepal, China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Artemisia annua
BETULA utilis
Common Name
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Artemisia
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Artemisia
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Artemisia
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Artemisia
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Αρτεμίσια
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Artemisia
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Artemisia
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Artemisia
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artemisia and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Artemisia and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Artemisia and Himalayan Birch. Artemisia doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Artemisia does not have fragrant flowers. Artemisia has allergic reactions like Pollen and Himalayan 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 Artemisia and Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artemisia and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Artemisia and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Artemisia and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Artemisia and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Artemisia and Himalayan Birch
Care of Artemisia and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done 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 Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.