Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, River side
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
Bilimbi
In German
Florida Lisianthus
bilimbi
In French
Floride Lisianthus
bilimbi
In Spanish
lisianthus Florida
bilimbi
In Greek
Φλόριντα lisianthus
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Florida Lisianthus
bilimbi
In Polish
Florida Eustoma
bilimbi
In Latin
Florida Lisianthus
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Oxalidales
Family
Gentianaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Florida Lisianthus and Bilimbi
Season and care of Florida Lisianthus and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Lisianthus and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Florida Lisianthus and Bilimbi Physical Information
Florida Lisianthus and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Florida Lisianthus and Bilimbi are as follows:
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Bilimbi
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Lisianthus pruning is done 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 Florida Lisianthus 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.