Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Morocco
India, Nepal, China
Types
Linaria vulgaris
Betula utilis
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-10
5-7
Sunset Zone
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, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Linear
Cordiform
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, 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
Balanced liquid fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew
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
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LINARIA maroccana
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Baby Snapdragon, Morocco Toadflax, Toadflax
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Toadflax
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Toadflax
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Toadflax
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Toadflax
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Toadflax
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Linária
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Toadflax
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Toadflax
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fagales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Toadflax and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Toadflax and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Toadflax and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Toadflax season is Summer and Himalayan Birch season is Summer. The type of soil for Toadflax is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Toadflax is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Toadflax and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Toadflax and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Toadflax height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Toadflax and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Toadflax flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
Toadflax leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Toadflax and Himalayan Birch
Care of Toadflax and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Toadflax 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 Toadflax 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.