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