Himalayan Birch

Chincherinchee

About Himalayan Birch and Chincherinchee

Himalayan Birch

Chincherinchee

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Southern Africa, South Africa

Types

Betula utilis

Ornithogalum thyrsoides

Number of Varieties

225

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Habitat

Mountains

marshes, Sandy flats, Slopes

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-77-10

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

10-7

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm20.30 cm

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm15.20 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green, Blue Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

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

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Bulbs, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Water three times weekly in summer

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

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune to control growth, prune to control shape, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Drought

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Insects, pollinators

Allergy

Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

Ornithogalum thyrsoides

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Chincherinchee, Wonder-flower, Star-of-Bethlehem

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

Chincherinchee

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Kap-Milchstern

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Chincherinchee

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Chincherinchee

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Ornithogalum thyrsoides

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Chinkerinchee

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Chincherinchee,

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Chincherinchee

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fagales

Asparagales

Family

Betulaceae

Asparagaceae

Genus

Betula

Ornithogalum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Ornithogaleae

Subfamily

Scilloideae

Number of Species

30180

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Chincherinchee

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Chincherinchee

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

Himalayan Birch and Chincherinchee Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Chincherinchee physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Chincherinchee height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Chincherinchee are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Chincherinchee flower color: Orange and Gold
Chincherinchee leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Yellow green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Chincherinchee

Care of Himalayan Birch and Chincherinchee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chincherinchee pruning is done Prune to control growth, prune to control shape and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chincherinchee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.