Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Perennial, Shrubs
  
Origin
India, Nepal, China
  
Madagascar, Not Available
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountains
  
Hot climate regions, Temperate Regions
  
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
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Applicable
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
  
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
  
Small oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
  
Leaf Cutting, Rooted stem cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
  
Average Water Needs, Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Butterflies, Mosquitos
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
  
Arthritis, Chest pain, Ear ache, Fever, Headache, Laxative, Leprosy, Small pox, Stomach spasms, Strengthen gums, Treating fever, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
  
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
  
KALANCHOE
  
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
  
Kalanchoe Panda Plant, Panda Plant, Pussy Ears, Chocolate Soldier, Cocoon Plant, Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, Plush Plant, White Lady, Panda-Bear Plant, Kalanchoe
  
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
  
पांडा संयंत्र
  
In German
Himalaya-Birke
  
Panda -Anlage
  
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
  
installation de Panda
  
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
  
planta de Panda
  
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
  
φυτό Panda
  
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
  
planta Panda
  
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
  
Panda roślin
  
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
  
Panda herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Saxifragales
  
Family
Betulaceae
  
Crassulaceae
  
Genus
Betula
  
Widow's-thrill
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Kalanchoeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Sedoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Panda Plant
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Panda Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Panda Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Panda Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Panda Plant is Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Panda Plant is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Panda Plant Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Panda Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Panda Plant height is 45.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Panda Plant are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Panda Plant flower color: Yellow green
- Panda Plant leaf color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Care of Himalayan Birch and Panda Plant
Care of Himalayan Birch and Panda Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Panda Plant 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 Panda Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.