Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
moist forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Not Available, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Cancer, Diuretic
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Averrhoa bilimbi
Common Name
Not Available
Bilimbi, Mimbro
In Hindi
Twinleaf
Bilimbi
In German
Twinleaf
bilimbi
In French
Twinleaf
bilimbi
In Spanish
Twinleaf
bilimbi
In Greek
Twinleaf
bilimbi
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
bilimbi
In Polish
Twinleaf
bilimbi
In Latin
Twinleaf
Rondo Beardtongue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Oxalidales
Family
Berberidaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Jeffersonia
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Bilimbi
Season and care of Twinleaf and Bilimbi is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Bilimbi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bilimbi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Twinleaf and Bilimbi Physical Information
Twinleaf and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Bilimbi are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Care of Twinleaf and Bilimbi
Care of Twinleaf and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning 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 Twinleaf 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.
