Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India, Nepal, China
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
11-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Not Available, Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Osterkaktus
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Easter cactus
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Easter cactus Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Easter cactus are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Easter cactus
Care of Himalayan Birch and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.