Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Mountains
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
regal geranium
In German
Himalaya-Birke
Regal Geranie
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
geranium royale
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
geranio regia
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
regal geranium
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
gerânio régio
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
regal geranium
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
regal geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Unknown
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Birch and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Regal Geranium
Care of Himalayan Birch and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.