Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Mountains
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
8-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
waterlogging
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BETULA utilis
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Himalayan Birch
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
हिमालय सन्टी
watermilfoil
In German
Himalaya-Birke
watermilfoil
In French
bouleau de l'Himalaya
myriophylle
In Spanish
abedul del Himalaya
watermilfoil
In Greek
Himalayan σημύδας
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
bétula Himalaia
watermilfoil
In Polish
Himalayan brzoza
watermilfoil
In Latin
Birch Himalayan
watermilfoil
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Saxifragales
Family
Betulaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Betula
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Himalayan Birch and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Himalayan Birch and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Himalayan Birch and Watermilfoil. Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Himalayan Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like Not Available and Watermilfoil has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Himalayan Birch and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Birch and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Himalayan Birch and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Himalayan Birch and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Himalayan Birch and Watermilfoil
Care of Himalayan Birch and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.