Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., 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
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
Annona reticulate
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
In German
bilimbi
Netzannone
In French
bilimbi
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
In Spanish
bilimbi
Annona reticulata
In Portuguese
bilimbi
coração-de-boi
In Polish
bilimbi
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Ramphal
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Magnoliales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Annoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Annonoideae
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Ramphal
Season and care of Bilimbi and Ramphal is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Ramphal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Ramphal season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ramphal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Ramphal Physical Information
Bilimbi and Ramphal physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Ramphal are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
- Ramphal leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Ramphal
Care of Bilimbi and Ramphal 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 Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.