Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
-
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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, 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, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In French
bilimbi
Jackfrucht
In Portuguese
bilimbi
jaca
In Polish
bilimbi
chlebowca
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Jackfruit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Urticales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Jackfruit
Season and care of Bilimbi and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Jackfruit season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Jackfruit Physical Information
Bilimbi and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Jackfruit are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Jackfruit
Care of Bilimbi and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.