Himalayan Birch

Bloodleaf

About Himalayan Birch and Bloodleaf

Himalayan Birch

Bloodleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Brazil

Types

Betula utilis

Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf

Number of Varieties

270

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Habitat

Mountains

tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-711-15

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

12-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm15.24 cm

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm20.32 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Red, Green, Purple

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Medium

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks

Pests and Diseases

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects, Wildlife

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

IRESINE herbstii

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

Bloodleaf Plant

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Bloodleaf Pflanze

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Feuillesang Plante

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Planta Sangrienta

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Bloodleaf φυτών

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Bloodleaf Planta

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Bloodleaf roślin

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Planta Bloodleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Betulaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Betula

Iresine

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Gomphreneae

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

3070

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Bloodleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Bloodleaf? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Bloodleaf. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Bloodleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Bloodleaf 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 Himalayan Birch and Bloodleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Bloodleaf

Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Bloodleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Bloodleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bloodleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Bloodleaf is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Himalayan Birch and Bloodleaf Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Bloodleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Bloodleaf are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Bloodleaf flower color:
Bloodleaf leaf color: Red, Green and Purple

Care of Himalayan Birch and Bloodleaf

Care of Himalayan Birch and Bloodleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bloodleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.