Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Foundation
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Betulaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Mashua. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Mashua 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 Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Mashua
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mashua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Mashua Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Mashua are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Mashua
Care of Himalayan Birch and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.