Himalayan Birch

Catnip

About Himalayan Birch and Catnip

Himalayan Birch

Catnip

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Europe, Asia

Types

Betula utilis

Nepeta cataria

Number of Varieties

220

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Habitat

Mountains

Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-73-7

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm980.00 cm

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm60.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

White, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Gray Green, Gray

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

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

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

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

Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought, Frost

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

NEPETA cataria

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Cat Nip, Catnip

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

कटनीप

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Katzenminze

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

cataire

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Catnip

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Είδος δυόσμου

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

catnip

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Kocimiętka

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

catnip

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Lamiales

Family

Betulaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Betula

Nepeta

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

30250

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Catnip

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Catnip

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

Himalayan Birch and Catnip Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Catnip are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray

Care of Himalayan Birch and Catnip

Care of Himalayan Birch and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.