Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Woodland margins
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
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Making Perfumes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
winter daphne
In Hindi
Bilimbi
winter daphne
In German
bilimbi
Daphne odora
In French
bilimbi
Daphne odora
In Spanish
bilimbi
Daphne odora
In Greek
bilimbi
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Daphne odora
In Polish
bilimbi
Daphne odora
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Daphne odora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Malvales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Bilimbi and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Winter Daphne season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Bilimbi and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Bilimbi and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and Winter Daphne
Care of Bilimbi and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
