Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Purple
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
AUCUBA japonica f. longifolia 'Salicifolia'
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Japanese Aucuba, Japanese Laurel, Willowleaf Japanese Laurel
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Oxalidales
Not Available
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cornaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Japanese Aucuba
Season and care of Bilimbi and Japanese Aucuba is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Japanese Aucuba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Japanese Aucuba season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Aucuba is Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Aucuba is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Japanese Aucuba Physical Information
Bilimbi and Japanese Aucuba physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Japanese Aucuba height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Japanese Aucuba are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Japanese Aucuba flower color: Purple
- Japanese Aucuba leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and Japanese Aucuba
Care of Bilimbi and Japanese Aucuba 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 Japanese Aucuba 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 Japanese Aucuba needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
