Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Shrub
Origin
-
Mexico, Central America
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Grassland, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-13
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs small amount of water
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, Partial shade
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Mixed Border
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Snow Flake
In German
bilimbi
Schneeflocke
In French
bilimbi
Flocon de neige
In Spanish
bilimbi
Copo de nieve
In Greek
bilimbi
Νιφάδα χιονιού
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Floco de neve
In Polish
bilimbi
Płatek śniegu
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Aureus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Malpighiales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Snow Flake
Season and care of Bilimbi and Snow Flake is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Snow Flake Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Snow Flake season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Snow Flake Physical Information
Bilimbi and Snow Flake physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Snow Flake are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Snow Flake flower color: White
- Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bilimbi and Snow Flake
Care of Bilimbi and Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.