Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Types
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Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
-
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Food, 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
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
SPINACIA oleracea
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Spinach
In French
bilimbi
Épinards
In Spanish
bilimbi
Espinacas
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Espinafre
In Polish
bilimbi
Szpinak
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Caryophyllales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Chenopodioideae
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Spinach
Season and care of Bilimbi and Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Spinach season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Spinach is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Spinach Physical Information
Bilimbi and Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Spinach are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
- Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and Spinach
Care of Bilimbi and Spinach 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 Spinach 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 Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.