Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Tropical regions
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
Sunset Zone
-
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color
-
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
BETULA utilis
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Hatiora
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Hatiora
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Hatiora
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Hatiora
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Hatiora
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Hatiora
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
hatiora
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Hatiora
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Hatiora and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Himalayan Birch. Hatiora has thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora has allergic reactions like and Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like . 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 Hatiora and Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Hatiora and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Himalayan Birch season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Hatiora and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Hatiora and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Himalayan Birch
Care of Hatiora and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora 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 Hatiora 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.