Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
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Habitat
Mountains
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
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Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Homalomena
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Homalomena
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Homalomena
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Homalomena
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Homalomena
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Homalomena
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
homalomena
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Homalomena
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Homalomena
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Homalomena
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Homalomena Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Homalomena are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Himalayan Birch and Homalomena
Care of Himalayan Birch and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.