Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
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
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Bilimbi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
bilimbi
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
bilimbi
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
bilimbi
Americana Aloe
In Greek
bilimbi
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
bilimbi
americano Aloe
In Polish
bilimbi
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
American Aloe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Asparagales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Bilimbi and American Aloe
Season and care of Bilimbi and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and American Aloe season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and American Aloe Physical Information
Bilimbi and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and American Aloe are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and American Aloe
Care of Bilimbi and American Aloe 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 American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.