Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Western Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Purple, Brown
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rhizome division
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No 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
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
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
Edging, Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ASARUM europaeum
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
European Wild Ginger
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
Bilimbi
In German
Europäische Wild Ginger
bilimbi
In French
Wild Ginger européenne
bilimbi
In Spanish
Wild Ginger Europea
bilimbi
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Wild Ginger Europeia
bilimbi
In Polish
Kopytnik pospolity
bilimbi
In Latin
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Oxalidales
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Wild Ginger and Bilimbi
Season and care of European Wild Ginger and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about European Wild Ginger and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Wild Ginger is Loam and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Wild Ginger and Bilimbi Physical Information
European Wild Ginger and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of European Wild Ginger and Bilimbi are as follows:
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of European Wild Ginger and Bilimbi
Care of European Wild Ginger and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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 European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.