Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fruits, Tree
Origin
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Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
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Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
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, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Trident shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Bilimbi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
bilimbi
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
bilimbi
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
bilimbi
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
bilimbi
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
bilimbi
Kleiszcze smakowite
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Bilwa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Solanales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Bael
Season and care of Bilimbi and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Bael season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Bilimbi and Bael Physical Information
Bilimbi and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Bael are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Bilimbi and Bael
Care of Bilimbi and Bael 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 Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.