Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Pinnate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
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, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Unknown
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
Bilimbi
In German
Gymnocalycium
bilimbi
In French
Gymnocalycium
bilimbi
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
bilimbi
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
bilimbi
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
bilimbi
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Oxalidales
Family
Cactaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Bilimbi
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Bilimbi season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Gymnocalycium and Bilimbi Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Bilimbi are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Bilimbi
Care of Gymnocalycium and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune 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 Gymnocalycium 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.