Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Availble
Betula utilis
Habitat
Tropical regions
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Green
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Dark Red, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Digestive disorders
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM frutescens
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Tabasco Pepper
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
काली मिर्च टबैस्को
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Tabasco Pfeffer
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Tabasco poivre
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Tabasco Pepper
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Tabasco πιπέρι
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Tabasco pimenta
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
papryka tabasco
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Tabasco Pepper
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabasco Pepper and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Tabasco Pepper and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Tabasco Pepper and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabasco Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Loam and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabasco Pepper is Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabasco Pepper and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Tabasco Pepper and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tabasco Pepper height is 71.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tabasco Pepper and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Tabasco Pepper flower color: White and Light Green
Tabasco Pepper leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Himalayan Birch
Care of Tabasco Pepper and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabasco Pepper pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove deadheads and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tabasco Pepper 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.