Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
No known varieties available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Dry areas, Hillside, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-6
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Bronze, Orange Red
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
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
Requires little pruning
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Bees
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
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
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
ARCTOSTAPHYLOS uva-ursi 'Point Reyes'
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Bearberry
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Bearberry
In German
bilimbi
Bärentraube
In French
bilimbi
bearberry
In Spanish
bilimbi
gayuba
In Greek
bilimbi
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
bilimbi
bearberry
In Polish
bilimbi
mącznicy lekarskiej
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
bearberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Ericales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Arctostaphylos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Bearberry
Season and care of Bilimbi and Bearberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Bearberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Bearberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bearberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearberry is Acidic.
Bilimbi and Bearberry Physical Information
Bilimbi and Bearberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bearberry height is 7.60 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Bearberry are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Bearberry flower color: White and Pink
- Bearberry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and Bearberry
Care of Bilimbi and Bearberry 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 Bearberry pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.