Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Caseworm, Coconut Hispine Beetle, Coconut scale, Mealy bugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Cancers
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Used as an interior landscaping species
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
Antidepressant
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Nut
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Chewing
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARECA catechu
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Areca Palm, Betel Palm, Indian Palm
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
सुपारी पाम
carambola पेड़
In German
Betel Palm
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Palmier à bétel
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Betel Palm
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Betel Palm
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Betel Palm
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Betel Palm
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Betel Palmarum
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Oxalidales
Family
Arecaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Areceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Betel Palm and Carambola
Season and care of Betel Palm and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Betel Palm and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Betel Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Betel Palm is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Betel Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Betel Palm and Carambola Physical Information
Betel Palm and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Betel Palm height is 107.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Betel Palm and Carambola are as follows:
Betel Palm flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Betel Palm leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Betel Palm and Carambola
Care of Betel Palm and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Betel Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Betel Palm 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.