Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
India, Nepal, China
Types
Pachypodium boronii, Pachypodium brevicaule, Pachypodium rosulatum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Rocky areas
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Purplish-black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Poisonous, Skin cuts
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PACHYPODIUM geayi
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Madagaskar Palm
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Pachypodium
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Pachypodium
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Pachypodium
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Pachypodium
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Pachypodium
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Narrowleaf estrela do deserto
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Wąskolistne pustyni gwiazdki
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Pachypodium
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fagales
Family
Apocynaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malouetieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pachypodium and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Pachypodium and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Pachypodium and Himalayan Birch. Pachypodium has thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Pachypodium does not have fragrant flowers. Pachypodium has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts and Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like Poisonous and Skin cuts. 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 Pachypodium and Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pachypodium and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Pachypodium and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Pachypodium and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pachypodium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pachypodium is Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pachypodium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Pachypodium and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Pachypodium and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Pachypodium height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pachypodium and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Pachypodium flower color: White
Pachypodium leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Pachypodium and Himalayan Birch
Care of Pachypodium and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pachypodium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pachypodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.