Himalayan Birch

Purple Basil

About Himalayan Birch and Purple Basil

Himalayan Birch

Purple Basil

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia

Types

Betula utilis

Ocimum basilicum purpurascens

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

gardens, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-79-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

11-1

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Purple, Light Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness

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

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Purple Basil

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Lila Basilikum Pflanze

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

plante de basilic pourpre

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

planta de albahaca morada

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Planta da manjericão roxo

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Purpurowy bazylia roślin

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Ocimum, herba Purple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Lamiales

Family

Betulaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Betula

Ocimum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Asterids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

30150

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Purple Basil

Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Purple Basil? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Purple Basil. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Purple Basil doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like and Purple Basil has allergic reactions like . 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 Purple Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Purple Basil

Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Basil is Neutral.

Himalayan Birch and Purple Basil Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Purple Basil are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze

Care of Himalayan Birch and Purple Basil

Care of Himalayan Birch and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.