Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
-
North America, Western United States, Canada
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
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
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, 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
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Flower borders, Landscape
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
Matricaria discoidea
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Pineapple Weed
In German
bilimbi
Strahlenlose Kamille
In French
bilimbi
Matricaire odorante
In Spanish
bilimbi
Pineapple Weed
In Greek
bilimbi
ξύλο ανανά
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Pineapple Weed
In Polish
bilimbi
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Pineapple Weed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Asterales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Pineapple Weed
Season and care of Bilimbi and Pineapple Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Pineapple Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Pineapple Weed season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Pineapple Weed Physical Information
Bilimbi and Pineapple Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Pineapple Weed are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and Pineapple Weed
Care of Bilimbi and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.