Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fern
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
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, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, 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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Showy Purposes
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
PTERIS argyraea
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Brake Fern
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Brake Fern Plant
In German
bilimbi
Brems Farnanlage
In French
bilimbi
Brake Fern Plante
In Spanish
bilimbi
Planta del helecho del freno
In Greek
bilimbi
Φρένο Fern Plant
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Brake Planta Fern
In Polish
bilimbi
Hamulec Fern roślin
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Polypodiales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Pteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pteridoideae
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Brake Fern
Season and care of Bilimbi and Brake Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Brake Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Brake Fern season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Brake Fern Physical Information
Bilimbi and Brake Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Brake Fern are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
- Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Bilimbi and Brake Fern
Care of Bilimbi and Brake Fern 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 Brake Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.