Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Calypso, Caribe
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
River side, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Medium, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Antioxidants, Nutrients, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
CORIANDRUM sativum 'Delfino'
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Cilantro, Coriander
In German
bilimbi
Koriander
In French
bilimbi
Coriandre
In Spanish
bilimbi
Cilantro
In Greek
bilimbi
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Coentro
In Polish
bilimbi
Kolendra
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
coriandri album
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Coriandrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Cilantro
Season and care of Bilimbi and Cilantro is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Cilantro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Cilantro season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cilantro is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cilantro is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Cilantro Physical Information
Bilimbi and Cilantro physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cilantro height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Cilantro are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Cilantro flower color: White
- Cilantro leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Cilantro
Care of Bilimbi and Cilantro 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 Cilantro 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 Cilantro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.