Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Types
-
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear to lanceolate
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Pelargonium
In German
bilimbi
Pelargonium
In French
bilimbi
pélargonium
In Spanish
bilimbi
pelargonium
In Greek
bilimbi
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
bilimbi
pelargônio
In Polish
bilimbi
pelargonia
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Geraniales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Bilimbi and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Scented Geranium season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Bilimbi and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Bilimbi and Scented Geranium
Care of Bilimbi and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.