Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Cactus
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America
Types
Not Available
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
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
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do not water excessively
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
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part 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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Decoration Purposes
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, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Gymnocalycium
In German
bilimbi
Gymnocalycium
In French
bilimbi
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
bilimbi
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
bilimbi
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
bilimbi
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Caryophyllales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Bilimbi and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Gymnocalycium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Bilimbi and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Bilimbi and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Bilimbi and Gymnocalycium
Care of Bilimbi and Gymnocalycium 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 Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.