Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
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Southeastern Asia, Australia
Types
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Melaleuca quinquenervia
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
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, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Plum
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
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
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Paperbark tree
In German
bilimbi
Paperbark tree
In French
bilimbi
Paperbark tree
In Spanish
bilimbi
Paperbark tree
In Greek
bilimbi
Paperbark tree
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Paperbark tree
In Polish
bilimbi
Paperbark tree
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Paperbark tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Myrtales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Paperbark Tree
Season and care of Bilimbi and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Paperbark Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Paperbark Tree Physical Information
Bilimbi and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Paperbark Tree are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
- Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and Paperbark Tree
Care of Bilimbi and Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.