Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Unknown
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Beetles, Leafminer
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
In Hindi
Bilimbi
फ्रेंच मूली
In German
bilimbi
Französisch Rettich
In French
bilimbi
radis français
In Spanish
bilimbi
rábano francés
In Greek
bilimbi
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
bilimbi
rabanete Francês
In Polish
bilimbi
French Radish
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
French radicula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Capparales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and French Radish
Season and care of Bilimbi and French Radish is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and French Radish Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and French Radish season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Radish is Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Radish is Neutral.
Bilimbi and French Radish Physical Information
Bilimbi and French Radish physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and French Radish are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
French Radish flower color: White
- French Radish leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and French Radish
Care of Bilimbi and French Radish 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 French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.