Arbutus

Bilimbi

About Arbutus and Bilimbi

Arbutus

Bilimbi

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

Types

Number of Varieties

122

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

moist forests, Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-2

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm38.10 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Purple, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Late Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Needs very little water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Itchiness, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Arbutus menziesii

Averrhoa bilimbi

Common Name

Arbutus

Bilimbi, Mimbro

In Hindi

सदाबहार

Bilimbi

In German

Erdbeerbaum

bilimbi

In French

arbousier

bilimbi

In Spanish

Arbitus

bilimbi

In Greek

κουμαριά

bilimbi

In Portuguese

árbuto

bilimbi

In Polish

mącznik

bilimbi

In Latin

arbutus

Rondo Beardtongue

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Oxalidales

Family

Ericaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Averrhoa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

812

1 27800

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Properties of Arbutus and Bilimbi

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and Bilimbi? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and Bilimbi. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and Bilimbi doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and Bilimbi has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. 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 Arbutus and Bilimbi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Bilimbi

Season and care of Arbutus and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Arbutus and Bilimbi Physical Information

Arbutus and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Bilimbi are as follows:

Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green

Care of Arbutus and Bilimbi

Care of Arbutus and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.