Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Abutilon
carambola पेड़
In German
Abutilon
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Abutilon
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Abutilon
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Abutilon
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Abutilon
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Abutilon
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Abutilon
carambola ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Oxalidales
Family
Malvaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Carambola
Season and care of Abutilon and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Carambola Physical Information
Abutilon and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Carambola are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Abutilon and Carambola
Care of Abutilon and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.