Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Types
Not Available
African Blue Lily
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
gardens, Grassland, Mountain tops, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
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
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Light Blue, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Never Over-water, Water Deeply, Water occasionally, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Eczema, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Anti-fungal, Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
AGAPANTHUS 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
African Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile
In Hindi
Bilimbi
अफ्रीकी लिली
In German
bilimbi
afrikanische Lilie
In French
bilimbi
Afrique lys
In Spanish
bilimbi
lirio africano
In Greek
bilimbi
Αφρικανική κρίνο
In Portuguese
bilimbi
lírio africano
In Polish
bilimbi
afrykański lilia
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
African lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Asparagales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Agapanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agapanthoideae
Season and Care of Bilimbi and African Lily
Season and care of Bilimbi and African Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and African Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and African Lily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for African Lily is Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Lily is Neutral.
Bilimbi and African Lily Physical Information
Bilimbi and African Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas African Lily height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and African Lily are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
African Lily flower color: Light Blue and Silver
- African Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and African Lily
Care of Bilimbi and African Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and African Lily pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Prune to control growth. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.