Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
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, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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, 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
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
ANANAS nanus
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Pink Pineapple
In German
bilimbi
Pink Pineapple
In French
bilimbi
Pink Pineapple
In Spanish
bilimbi
Pink Pineapple
In Greek
bilimbi
Pink Pineapple
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Ananás-de-raposa
In Polish
bilimbi
Pink Pineapple
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Pink Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Oxalidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Pink Pineapple
Season and care of Bilimbi and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Pink Pineapple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Pink Pineapple Physical Information
Bilimbi and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Pink Pineapple are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Bilimbi and Pink Pineapple
Care of Bilimbi and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.