Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
candelabro
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
candelabro
Bilimbi
In German
candelabro
bilimbi
In French
candelabro
bilimbi
In Spanish
candelabro
bilimbi
In Greek
candelabro
bilimbi
In Portuguese
candelabro
bilimbi
In Polish
candelabro
bilimbi
In Latin
candelabro
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Oxalidales
Family
Cactaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Browningia
Averrhoa
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Candelabro and Bilimbi
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Bilimbi? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Bilimbi. Candelabro has thorns and Bilimbi doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like and Bilimbi has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Candelabro and Bilimbi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and Bilimbi
Season and care of Candelabro and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and Bilimbi season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabro and Bilimbi Physical Information
Candelabro and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Bilimbi are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and Bilimbi
Care of Candelabro and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.