Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not avilable
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Not Available
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Semi-Double
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Nut
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Not Available, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
Selenicereus pteranthus
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
moonlight cactus
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Selenicereus
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Selenicereus
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Selenicereus
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Selenicereus
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Selenicereus
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Selenicereus
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
moonlight cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Betula
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Himalayan Birch and Moonlight cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Moonlight cactus? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Moonlight cactus. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Moonlight cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like Not Available and Moonlight cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Moonlight cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Moonlight cactus
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Moonlight cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Moonlight cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moonlight cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Moonlight cactus is Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral, Not Available.
Himalayan Birch and Moonlight cactus Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Moonlight cactus are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
- Moonlight cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Himalayan Birch and Moonlight cactus
Care of Himalayan Birch and Moonlight cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moonlight cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
