Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
North Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
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
Not Availble
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well 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
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Saharan myrtle
In German
bilimbi
Saharan myrtle
In French
bilimbi
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
bilimbi
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
bilimbi
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
bilimbi
murta Saharan
In Polish
bilimbi
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Myrtales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Bilimbi and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Bilimbi and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Bilimbi and Saharan Myrtle. Bilimbi doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Bilimbi does not have fragrant flowers. Bilimbi has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Not Available and Sore Throat and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Not Available and Sore Throat. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bilimbi and Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Bilimbi and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Bilimbi and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Bilimbi and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.