Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Moist Soils, River side, yards
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
can go long without fertilizers, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Traditional medicine, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
IMPERATA cylindrica
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Japanese Blood Grass
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Japanese Blood Grass
In German
bilimbi
Japanische Blut Grass
In French
bilimbi
Herbe de sang japonais
In Spanish
bilimbi
Hierba de sangre japonesa
In Greek
bilimbi
Ιαπωνικά Grass αίματος
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Grama sangue japonês
In Polish
bilimbi
Japoński Krew Trawa
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Sanguinem Italica Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Cyperales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Japanese Blood Grass
Season and care of Bilimbi and Japanese Blood Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Japanese Blood Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Japanese Blood Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Blood Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Blood Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Japanese Blood Grass Physical Information
Bilimbi and Japanese Blood Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Japanese Blood Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Japanese Blood Grass are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Japanese Blood Grass flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Blood Grass leaf color: Light Green
Care of Bilimbi and Japanese Blood Grass
Care of Bilimbi and Japanese Blood Grass 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 Blood Grass pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough, 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 Blood Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.