Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India, Nepal, China
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Mountains
Rocky areas, rocky outcrops, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
-
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Vegetative
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
-
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
-
Birds, Fruit Bats, Moths, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Showy
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Landscape, Rock Garden, Showy Tree, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
CEREUS jamacaru
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
mandacaru, cardeiro, Night-blooming Cactus, Pleated Cereus
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
mandacaru
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Cereus jamacaru
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Cereus jamacaru
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Cereus jamacaru
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Mandacaru
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Mandacaru
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Mandacaru
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Mandacaru
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Mandacaru
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Mandacaru is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Mandacaru Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandacaru season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Mandacaru is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandacaru is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Mandacaru Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Mandacaru physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Mandacaru height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Mandacaru are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Mandacaru flower color: White
- Mandacaru leaf color:
Care of Himalayan Birch and Mandacaru
Care of Himalayan Birch and Mandacaru include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mandacaru pruning is done 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 Mandacaru needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.