Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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 dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
Areca catechu
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In German
bilimbi
Betelnusspalme
In French
bilimbi
noix de bétel
In Spanish
bilimbi
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
bilimbi
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
bilimbi
noz de betel
In Polish
bilimbi
betel nut
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
nut Ham
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Arecales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Areca nut
Season and care of Bilimbi and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Areca nut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Areca nut Physical Information
Bilimbi and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Areca nut are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bilimbi and Areca nut
Care of Bilimbi and Areca nut 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 Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.