Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fruit
Types
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Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Well Drained
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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 winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Nectarine
In Hindi
Bilimbi
nectarine
In German
bilimbi
Nektarine
In French
bilimbi
nectarine
In Spanish
bilimbi
nectarina
In Greek
bilimbi
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
bilimbi
nectarina
In Polish
bilimbi
nektarowy
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
nectarine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Nectarine
Season and care of Bilimbi and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Nectarine season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Nectarine Physical Information
Bilimbi and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Nectarine are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Nectarine
Care of Bilimbi and Nectarine 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 Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.