Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
-
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Bugs
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, 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
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
Rosa glauca
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
In Hindi
Bilimbi
red leaved rose
In German
bilimbi
Rotblatt-Rose
In French
bilimbi
Rosa glauca
In Spanish
bilimbi
Rosa glauca
In Greek
bilimbi
Rosa glauca
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Róża czerwonawa
In Polish
bilimbi
Róża czerwonawa
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Rosa glauca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Redleaf Rose
Season and care of Bilimbi and Redleaf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Redleaf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Redleaf Rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Redleaf Rose Physical Information
Bilimbi and Redleaf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Redleaf Rose are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
- Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and Redleaf Rose
Care of Bilimbi and Redleaf Rose 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 Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.