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Bilimbi and Tilaka Care

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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Watering Bilimbi and Tilaka

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 Tilaka Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Bilimbi and Tilaka 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 Tilaka is as follows:

  • Watering Bilimbi in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Bilimbi in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Tilaka in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Tilaka in Winter: Average Water

Bilimbi and Tilaka 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 Tilaka diseases is very important factor of Bilimbi and Tilaka Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Bilimbi: Nematodes, Red blotch and Trunk Rot
  • Tilaka: Red blotch

Bilimbi and Tilaka Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Bilimbi and Tilaka care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Bilimbi and Tilaka 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

  • Tilaka pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves

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

  • Bilimbi fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts and Compost
  • Tilaka fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply N-P-K