Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Cactus, Spurge
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Desert, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks
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
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Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
candelabro
In Hindi
Bilimbi
candelabro
In German
bilimbi
candelabro
In French
bilimbi
candelabro
In Spanish
bilimbi
candelabro
In Greek
bilimbi
candelabro
In Portuguese
bilimbi
candelabro
In Polish
bilimbi
candelabro
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
candelabro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Caryophyllales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Browningia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Bilimbi and Candelabro
Wondering what are the properties of Bilimbi and Candelabro? We provide you with everything About Bilimbi and Candelabro. Bilimbi doesn't have thorns and Candelabro doesn't have thorns. Also Bilimbi does not have fragrant flowers. Bilimbi has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Sore Throat and Candelabro 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 Candelabro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Candelabro
Season and care of Bilimbi and Candelabro is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Candelabro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Candelabro season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Candelabro is while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelabro is .
Bilimbi and Candelabro Physical Information
Bilimbi and Candelabro physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Candelabro are as follows:
Care of Bilimbi and Candelabro
Care of Bilimbi and Candelabro 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 Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.