Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
-
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
-
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
False Indigo
In German
bilimbi
falsches Indigo
In French
bilimbi
faux Indigo
In Spanish
bilimbi
Falso Indigo
In Greek
bilimbi
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
bilimbi
false Indigo
In Polish
bilimbi
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Oxalidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bilimbi and False Indigo
Season and care of Bilimbi and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and False Indigo season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and False Indigo Physical Information
Bilimbi and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and False Indigo are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Bilimbi and False Indigo
Care of Bilimbi and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.