Bilimbi

Azalea

About Bilimbi and Azalea

Bilimbi

Azalea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Types

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Number of Varieties

210

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Habitat

moist forests, Mountains

Forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-98-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

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

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.10 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Pink, Lavender

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Summer

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Allergy

Itchiness, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

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

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa bilimbi

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

Common Name

Bilimbi, Mimbro

Evergreen Azalea

In Hindi

Bilimbi

Azalea

In German

bilimbi

Azalee

In French

bilimbi

azalée

In Spanish

bilimbi

azalea

In Greek

bilimbi

αζάλεα

In Portuguese

bilimbi

Azalea

In Polish

bilimbi

azalia

In Latin

Rondo Beardtongue

Azalea

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Oxalidales

Ericales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

121024

1 27800

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Properties of Bilimbi and Azalea

Wondering what are the properties of Bilimbi and Azalea? We provide you with everything About Bilimbi and Azalea. Bilimbi doesn't have thorns and Azalea doesn't have thorns. Also Bilimbi does not have fragrant flowers. Bilimbi has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Sore Throat and Azalea has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Sore Throat. 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 Bilimbi and Azalea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bilimbi and Azalea

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

Bilimbi and Azalea Physical Information

Bilimbi and Azalea physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Azalea are as follows:

Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Bilimbi and Azalea

Care of Bilimbi and Azalea 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 Azalea 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 Azalea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.