Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Epiphyte
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Fields, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Purple, Yellow green, Pink, Light Pink, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
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
Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
TILLANDSIA
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Air Plant, Airplant
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Air Plant
In German
bilimbi
Klimaanlagen
In French
bilimbi
Plante air
In Spanish
bilimbi
Planta de Aire
In Greek
bilimbi
Air φυτών
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Air planta
In Polish
bilimbi
powietrza
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Air Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Tillandsia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Air Plant
Season and care of Bilimbi and Air Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Air Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Air Plant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Air Plant is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Air Plant is Not Available.
Bilimbi and Air Plant Physical Information
Bilimbi and Air Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Air Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bilimbi and Air Plant are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Air Plant flower color: Purple, Yellow green, Pink, Light Pink and Plum
- Air Plant leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Bilimbi and Air Plant
Care of Bilimbi and Air Plant 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 Air Plant pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Air Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.