Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Groundcover
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Bilimbi
malva neglecta
In German
bilimbi
malva neglecta
In French
bilimbi
malva neglecta
In Spanish
bilimbi
Malva neglecta
In Greek
bilimbi
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
bilimbi
malva neglecta
In Polish
bilimbi
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Malvales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Properties of Bilimbi and Common Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Bilimbi and Common Mallow? We provide you with everything About Bilimbi and Common Mallow. Bilimbi doesn't have thorns and Common Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Bilimbi does not have fragrant flowers. Bilimbi has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Not Available and Sore Throat and Common Mallow has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Not Available 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 Common Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Common Mallow
Season and care of Bilimbi and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Common Mallow season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Common Mallow Physical Information
Bilimbi and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Common Mallow are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Common Mallow
Care of Bilimbi and Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow 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 Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.