Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
Rosa woodsii
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Woods Rose
In German
bilimbi
Woods Rose
In French
bilimbi
Woods Rose
In Spanish
bilimbi
Woods Rose
In Greek
bilimbi
Woods Rose
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Woods Rose
In Polish
bilimbi
Woods Rose
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
Woods Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
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 Woods Rose
Season and care of Bilimbi and Woods Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Woods Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Woods Rose season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Woods Rose is Alkaline.
Bilimbi and Woods Rose Physical Information
Bilimbi and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Woods Rose are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
- Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Bilimbi and Woods Rose
Care of Bilimbi and Woods Rose 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 Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.