Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Fruit
Origin
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Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
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Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
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, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Asthma
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
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Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Red Currant
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Red Currant
In German
bilimbi
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
bilimbi
Groseille
In Spanish
bilimbi
Grosella
In Greek
bilimbi
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Groselha
In Polish
bilimbi
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Red Currant
Season and care of Bilimbi and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Red Currant season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Red Currant Physical Information
Bilimbi and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Red Currant are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Red Currant
Care of Bilimbi and Red Currant 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 Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.