Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Chionodoxa
In German
bilimbi
Chionodoxa
In French
bilimbi
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
bilimbi
Chionodoxa
In Greek
bilimbi
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Chionodoxa
In Polish
bilimbi
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Oxalidales
Liliales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Bilimbi and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Chionodoxa season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Bilimbi and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Chionodoxa
Care of Bilimbi and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.