Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Types
Betula utilis
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Habitat
Mountains
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
11-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
-
Habit
Pyramidal
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Damp
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Damp
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Coleus, Painted nettle
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Coleus
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Buntnessel
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Vieux garçon
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
coleo
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Coleus
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
cóleus
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Coleus
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Coleus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Coleus
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Coleus is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Coleus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coleus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Coleus is Damp while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Himalayan Birch and Coleus Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Coleus physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Coleus are as follows:
Care of Himalayan Birch and Coleus
Care of Himalayan Birch and Coleus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.