Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Betula utilis
it is a type of cabbage
Habitat
Mountains
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
-9999
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Spinach Type
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
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
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Aphids, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Black rot, Blackleg, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Clubroot, Cutworms, Damping-off, Diamondback moth, Downy mildew, Flea Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Ring spot, Root knot nematode, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Watery soft rot, White mold, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Cancer, Detoxifies lever, Glucose
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
BRASSICA oleracea 'Red Express'
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Red Cabbage, Red Express Cabbage
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
लाल पत्ता गोभी
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Rotkohl
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
Chou rouge
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
Repollo rojo
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
Κόκκινο λάχανο
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
Red Cabbage
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
Czerwona kapusta
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
Brassica Rubrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Brassicales
Family
Betulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Red Cabbage
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Red Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Red Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Red Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cabbage is Acidic.
Himalayan Birch and Red Cabbage Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Red Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Red Cabbage height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Red Cabbage are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Red Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Red Cabbage leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Red Cabbage
Care of Himalayan Birch and Red Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Cabbage pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.