Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Aaron Caladium
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Aaron Caladium
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Alismatales
Family
Betulaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Aaron Caladium
Care of Himalayan Birch and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.