Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune lower 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
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
Bilimbi
तुरही ट्री
In German
bilimbi
Trompete Baum
In French
bilimbi
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
bilimbi
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
bilimbi
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
bilimbi
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Tuba ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cecropiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cecropia obtusifolia
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Bilimbi and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Trumpet Tree season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Bilimbi and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and Trumpet Tree
Care of Bilimbi and Trumpet Tree 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 Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.