Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Starfruit
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
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
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Allamanda
carambola पेड़
In German
Allamanda
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Allamanda
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Allamanda
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Allamanda
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Allamanda
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Allamanda
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Allamanda
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Oxalidales
Family
Apocynaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
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Properties of Allamanda and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Carambola. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Carambola has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Allamanda and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Allamanda and Carambola
Season and care of Allamanda and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Allamanda and Carambola Physical Information
Allamanda and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Carambola are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Allamanda and Carambola
Care of Allamanda and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Allamanda 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.