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Bilimbi
Hybrid Cryptanthus
About Hybrid Cryptanthus and Bilimbi


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs   
Tender Perennial   
Origin
Hybrid origin   
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America   
Types
Not Available   
Not Available   
Number of Varieties
2   
99+
Not Available   
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains   
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild   
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9   
Not Available   
AHS Heat Zone
9-2   
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   
Not Available   
Habit
Clump-Forming   
Not Available   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
38.10 cm   
99+
Not Available   
Minimum Width
25.40 cm   
99+
Not Available   
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender   
Not Available   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   
Fruit Color
Brown   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Light Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate   
Linear   
Thorns
No   
Not Available   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun   
Not Available   
Growth Rate
Fast   
Not Available   
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Not Available   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Not Available   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Not Available   
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer   
Not Available   
Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Not Available   
Tolerances
Drought, Salt   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings   
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water   
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Not Available   
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Not Available   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Not Available   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Not Available   
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   
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
Not Available   
Edible Fruit
No   
Not Available   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
Not Available   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
Not Available   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
Not Available   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Not Available   
Showy Foliage
No   
Not Available   
Showy Bark
No   
Not Available   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Not Available   
Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Not Available   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
Not Available   
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers   
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects   
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat   
Not Available   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover   
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
No   
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic   
Not Available   
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves   
Not Available   
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use   
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower   
Not Available   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi   
CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'   
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro   
Hybrid Cryptanthus   
In Hindi
Bilimbi   
Hybrid Cryptanthus   
In German
bilimbi   
Hybrid Cryptanthus   
In French
bilimbi   
Hybrid Cryptanthus   
In Spanish
bilimbi   
Hybrid Cryptanthus   
In Greek
bilimbi   
Hybrid Cryptanthus   
In Portuguese
bilimbi   
Hybrid Cryptanthus   
In Polish
bilimbi   
Skrytokwiat   
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue   
Hybrid Cryptanthus   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   
Order
Oxalidales   
Poales   
Family
Oxalidaceae   
Bromeliaceae   
Genus
Averrhoa   
Cryptanthus   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   
Number of Species
12   
99+
1200   
16
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Properties of Bilimbi and Hybrid Cryptanthus

Wondering what are the properties of Bilimbi and Hybrid Cryptanthus? We provide you with everything About Bilimbi and Hybrid Cryptanthus. Bilimbi doesn't have thorns and Hybrid Cryptanthus doesn't have thorns. Also Bilimbi does not have fragrant flowers. Bilimbi has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Not Available and Sore Throat and Hybrid Cryptanthus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Not Available and Sore Throat. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bilimbi and Hybrid Cryptanthus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bilimbi and Hybrid Cryptanthus

Season and care of Bilimbi and Hybrid Cryptanthus is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Hybrid Cryptanthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Hybrid Cryptanthus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available.

Bilimbi and Hybrid Cryptanthus Physical Information

Bilimbi and Hybrid Cryptanthus physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hybrid Cryptanthus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bilimbi and Hybrid Cryptanthus are as follows:

Care of Bilimbi and Hybrid Cryptanthus

Care of Bilimbi and Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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