Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Betula utilis
Coryphantha ramillosa, Coryphantha echinus
Habitat
Mountains
Desert, Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green, Magenta, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
-
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
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, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
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
Decoration Purposes, 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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
CORYPHANTHA
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Pima Pineapple
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
Pima अनानस
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Pima Ananas
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Pima ananas
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Pima piña
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Pima Ανανάς
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Pima Pineapple
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Pima Ananas
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Pineapple Pima
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Pima Pineapple
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Pima Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Pima Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pima Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Pima Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Pima Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Pima Pineapple Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Pima Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pima Pineapple height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Pima Pineapple are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Pima Pineapple flower color: Yellow, Yellow green, Magenta and Coral
- Pima Pineapple leaf color:
Care of Himalayan Birch and Pima Pineapple
Care of Himalayan Birch and Pima Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pima Pineapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pima Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.