Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
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Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Magenta
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Bilimbi
echinocactus
In German
bilimbi
echinocactus
In French
bilimbi
echinocactus
In Spanish
bilimbi
echinocactus
In Greek
bilimbi
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Echinocactus
In Polish
bilimbi
Echinocactus
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Caryophyllales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Echinocactus
Season and care of Bilimbi and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Echinocactus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Echinocactus Physical Information
Bilimbi and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Echinocactus are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Bilimbi and Echinocactus
Care of Bilimbi and Echinocactus 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 Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.