Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Mass in beds
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used for mass plantings
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Wax Begonia
In German
bilimbi
Wachs- Begonie
In French
bilimbi
Wax Begonia
In Spanish
bilimbi
Begonia de cera
In Greek
bilimbi
Wax Begonia
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Wax Begonia
In Polish
bilimbi
Wosk Begonia
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Cera Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Cucurbitales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Wax Begonia
Season and care of Bilimbi and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Wax Begonia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bilimbi and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Bilimbi and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Bilimbi and Wax Begonia
Care of Bilimbi and Wax Begonia 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 Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.