Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
India, Nepal, China
Types
Perennial Grass
Betula utilis
Habitat
Floodplains, Forest margins, Tropical regions, waterways, Wet lands, Woodlands
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, organic fertlizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flying insects
-
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for animals, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eye Problems, Headache, Skin Disorders, Wounds
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PENNISETUM purpureum 'Prince'
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Elephant Grass
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
हाथी घास
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Elefantengras
Himalaya-Birke
In French
l'herbe à éléphant
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
pasto elefante
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
ελέφαντα χόρτο
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
capim-elefante
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
trawa słoniowa
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
elephanti herba
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elephant Grass and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Elephant Grass and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Grass and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Elephant Grass and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Elephant Grass and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Grass and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Elephant Grass flower color: Sandy Brown
Elephant Grass leaf color: Purple
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Elephant Grass and Himalayan Birch
Care of Elephant Grass and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Grass pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Grass 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.