Bilimbi

Elephant Bush

Bilimbi and Elephant Bush Care

Bilimbi

Elephant Bush

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1 Care

1.1 Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

1.2 How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

1.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

1.4 Watering Plants

1.4.1 Watering Requirements

Needs very little water

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

1.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

1.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

1.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

1.5 Soil

1.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

1.5.2 Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

1.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

1.7 Pruning

cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

1.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

1.9 Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot

Pests and diseases free

1.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Watering Bilimbi and Elephant Bush

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Bilimbi and Elephant Bush Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Bilimbi and Elephant Bush care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Bilimbi and Elephant Bush is as follows:

Watering Bilimbi in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Bilimbi in Winter: Average Water
Watering Elephant Bush in Summer: Ample Water
Watering Elephant Bush in Winter: Less Watering

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Bilimbi and Elephant Bush Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Bilimbi and Elephant Bush diseases is very important factor of Bilimbi and Elephant Bush Care. These plant's diseases are:

Bilimbi: Nematodes, Red blotch and Trunk Rot
Elephant Bush: Pests and diseases free

Bilimbi and Elephant Bush Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Bilimbi and Elephant Bush care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Bilimbi and Elephant Bush pruning is done as follows:

Bilimbi pruning: cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Elephant Bush pruning: Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Bilimbi and Elephant Bush fertilizers are as follows:

Bilimbi fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts and Compost
Elephant Bush fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring and Fertilize late winter