Himalayan Birch

Watermelon

About Himalayan Birch and Watermelon

Himalayan Birch

Watermelon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Africa, Southern Africa

Types

Betula utilis

Cathay Belle Diana Gold Baby Gold Flower Golden Midget Golden Sunrise

Number of Varieties

21200

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Habitat

Mountains

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-7-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

12-4

Sunset Zone

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

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

Prostrate/Trailing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

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

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

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, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, 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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

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

Nutrients, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

तरबूज़

In German

Himalaya-Birke

Wassermelone

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

Pastèque

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

sandía

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

καρπούζι

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

melancia

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

arbuz

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

PEPO

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Cucurbitales

Family

Betulaceae

Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Betula

Citrullus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

301000

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Watermelon

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Watermelon

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

Himalayan Birch and Watermelon Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Watermelon are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow

Care of Himalayan Birch and Watermelon

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