Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
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
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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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
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
HELLEBORUS 'HGC Green Corsican' PP15641
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Hellebore, HGC Green Corsican Hellebore
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Hydrangea
In German
bilimbi
Hortensie
In French
bilimbi
Hortensia
In Spanish
bilimbi
Hortensia
In Greek
bilimbi
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Hortênsia
In Polish
bilimbi
Hortensja
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Hibiscus
Family
Oxalidaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Bilimbi and Hellebore
Season and care of Bilimbi and Hellebore is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Hellebore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Hellebore season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hellebore is Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hellebore is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Hellebore Physical Information
Bilimbi and Hellebore physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hellebore height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Hellebore are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Hellebore flower color: White and Light Green
- Hellebore leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and Hellebore
Care of Bilimbi and Hellebore 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 Hellebore 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 Hellebore needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.