Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Brazil
India, Nepal, China
Types
Neomarica gracilis
Betula utilis
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-14
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender, Blue 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
Sword-like
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Cut out old leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Rodent, Viruses
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
NEOMARICA caerulea
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Giant Apostle's Iris, Walking Iris
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Walking Iris
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Gehen Iris
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Iris Marcher
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
caminar Iris
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
περπάτημα Iris
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Andar Iris
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Walking Iris
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
O Thaumantias
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Walking Iris and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Walking Iris and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Walking Iris and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Walking Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Walking Iris is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Walking Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Walking Iris and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Walking Iris and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Walking Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Walking Iris and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Walking Iris flower color: White, Blue, Burgundy, Lavender and Blue Violet
Walking Iris leaf color: Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Walking Iris and Himalayan Birch
Care of Walking Iris and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Walking Iris pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Cut out old leaves and Himalayan Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Walking Iris 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.