Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
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
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
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
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
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
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Licorice Plant
In German
bilimbi
Lakritze
In French
bilimbi
réglisse
In Spanish
bilimbi
regaliz
In Greek
bilimbi
γλυκόρριζα
In Portuguese
bilimbi
alcaçuz
In Polish
bilimbi
lukrecja
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
liquorice
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Glycyrrhiza
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Galegeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Liquorice
Season and care of Bilimbi and Liquorice is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Liquorice Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Liquorice season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Liquorice is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Liquorice Physical Information
Bilimbi and Liquorice physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Liquorice are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
- Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Bilimbi and Liquorice
Care of Bilimbi and Liquorice 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 Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.