Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
California
Types
Not Available
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires large amount of water
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, 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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Giant Sequoia
In German
bilimbi
Giant Sequoia
In French
bilimbi
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
bilimbi
Secoya gigante
In Greek
bilimbi
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
bilimbi
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sequoioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Bilimbi and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Giant Sequoia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Bilimbi and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Bilimbi and Giant Sequoia
Care of Bilimbi and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.