Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Bilimbi
choy sum
In German
bilimbi
choy sum
In French
bilimbi
choy sum
In Spanish
bilimbi
choy sum
In Greek
bilimbi
choy sum
In Portuguese
bilimbi
choy sum
In Polish
bilimbi
choy sum
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Capparales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Choy Sum
Season and care of Bilimbi and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Choy Sum season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Choy Sum Physical Information
Bilimbi and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Choy Sum are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Bilimbi and Choy Sum
Care of Bilimbi and Choy Sum 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 Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.