Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
India, Nepal, China
South America
Types
Betula utilis
Pamianthe cardenasii , Pamianthe parviflora , Pamianthe peruviana
Habitat
Mountains
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Leaf spot, Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
HYMENOCALLIS longipetala
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Peruvian Daffodil, Spiderlily
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
peruvian daffodil
In German
Himalaya-Birke
peruvian daffodil
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
peruvian daffodil
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Pamianthe
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
peruvian daffodil
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
peruvian daffodil
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
peruvian daffodil
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
peruvian daffodil
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Asparagales
Family
Betulaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Peruvian Daffodil
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Peruvian Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Peruvian Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Daffodil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Daffodil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian Daffodil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Peruvian Daffodil Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Peruvian Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Peruvian Daffodil height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Peruvian Daffodil are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Peruvian Daffodil flower color: White
- Peruvian Daffodil leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Peruvian Daffodil
Care of Himalayan Birch and Peruvian Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Daffodil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.