Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
-
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Hot Pink, Rose, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
CYLINDROPUNTIA fulgida
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
hanging chain cholla
In Hindi
Bilimbi
jumping cholla
In German
bilimbi
jumping cholla
In French
bilimbi
jumping cholla
In Spanish
bilimbi
jumping cholla
In Greek
bilimbi
jumping cholla
In Portuguese
bilimbi
jumping cholla
In Polish
bilimbi
jumping cholla
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
jumping cholla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Caryophyllales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Cylindropuntia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla
Season and care of Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Jumping Cholla season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jumping Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jumping Cholla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla Physical Information
Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Jumping Cholla height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Jumping Cholla flower color: Hot Pink, Rose and Bronze
- Jumping Cholla leaf color:
Care of Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla
Care of Bilimbi and Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla 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 Jumping Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.