Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Unknown
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIANELLA caerulea
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
blue flax lily
carambola पेड़
In German
blau Flachs Lilie
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Dianella caerulea
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Dianella caerulea
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Dianella caerulea
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
blue flax lily
árvore de carambola
In Polish
blue flax lily
karambola drzewo
In Latin
blue flax lily
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Oxalidales
Family
Liliaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Flax Lily and Carambola
Season and care of Blue Flax Lily and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax Lily and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Flax Lily and Carambola Physical Information
Blue Flax Lily and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Flax Lily and Carambola are as follows:
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Carambola
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Blue Flax Lily 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.