Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Adriatic Fig, Brown Turkey Fig, King Fig
Not Available
Habitat
Mountain Slopes, Tropical regions, Woodlands
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune when young
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Rust
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Rats
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anemia, Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Liver problems
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, 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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FICUS carica 'Kadota'
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Fig, Kadota Fig
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Portuguese
Figura
bilimbi
In Latin
Fig
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kadota Fig and Bilimbi
Season and care of Kadota Fig and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Kadota Fig and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kadota Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kadota Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kadota Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kadota Fig and Bilimbi Physical Information
Kadota Fig and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Kadota Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Kadota Fig and Bilimbi are as follows:
Kadota Fig flower color: Green
Kadota Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Kadota Fig and Bilimbi
Care of Kadota Fig and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kadota Fig pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Prune when young 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 Kadota Fig 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.
