Himalayan Birch

Quisco

About Himalayan Birch and Quisco

Himalayan Birch

Quisco

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

India, Nepal, China

North America, South America, Brazil

Types

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-712-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

ECHINOPSIS chiloensis

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Hedgehog cacti Sea-urchin cactus Easter lily cactus

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

Quisco

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Quisco

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Quisco

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

Quisco

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

Quisco

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

Quisco

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

Quisco

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

Quisco

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Caryophyllales

Family

Betulaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Betula

Echinacea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Trichocereeae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Number of Species

30128

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Quisco

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Quisco

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

Himalayan Birch and Quisco Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Quisco physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Quisco are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:

Care of Himalayan Birch and Quisco

Care of Himalayan Birch and Quisco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quisco 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 Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.