Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
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North America, Mexico, Central America
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
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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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
-
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
CUCURBITA pepo 'Papaya Pear'
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Summer Squash
In Hindi
Bilimbi
summer squash
In German
bilimbi
Sommerkürbis
In French
bilimbi
courges d'été
In Spanish
bilimbi
calabaza de verano
In Greek
bilimbi
καλοκαίρι σκουός
In Portuguese
bilimbi
abobrinha
In Polish
bilimbi
latem squash
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
aestas cucurbitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Violales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Cucurbitoideae
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Summer Squash
Season and care of Bilimbi and Summer Squash is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Summer Squash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Summer Squash season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Summer Squash is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Summer Squash is Neutral.
Bilimbi and Summer Squash Physical Information
Bilimbi and Summer Squash physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Summer Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Summer Squash are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Summer Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Summer Squash leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Summer Squash
Care of Bilimbi and Summer Squash 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 Summer Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Summer Squash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.