Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Betula utilis
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Mountains
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
-
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
ब्राह्मी
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Brahmi
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Brahmi
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
brahmi
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Brahmi
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Betulaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Brahmi
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Brahmi Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Brahmi are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Brahmi
Care of Himalayan Birch and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.