How to grow and care for Averrhoa bilimbi L.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Averrhoa bilimbi L., Tree sorrel, Blimbing asam
Averrhoa bilimbi L. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Averrhoa bilimbi L.
How often should I water?
check Averrhoa bilimbi L. Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Averrhoa bilimbi L. need?
Bright direct light
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Averrhoa bilimbi L. likes Bright direct light, Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
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20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
13~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Averrhoa bilimbi L. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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40~70%
100
Averrhoa bilimbi L. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Averrhoa bilimbi L. is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Oxalidales, Family: Oxalidaceae, Genus: Averrhoa, Species: Averrhoa bilimbi
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Oxalidales |
| Family | Oxalidaceae |
| Genus | Averrhoa |
| Species | Averrhoa bilimbi |
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