Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
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
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
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, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Orchid cactus
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
cactus orquídea
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Himalayan Birch and Orchid Cactus
Care of Himalayan Birch and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orchid Cactus 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 Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.