Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Not so frequently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
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
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
carambola पेड़
In German
Rosmarinheide
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Andromeda polifolia
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Oxalidales
Family
Ericaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Properties of Bog Rosemary and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Bog Rosemary and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Bog Rosemary and Carambola. Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Bog Rosemary does not have fragrant flowers. Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Not Available and Carambola has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Bog Rosemary and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Carambola
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Bog Rosemary and Carambola Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Carambola are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Bog Rosemary and Carambola
Care of Bog Rosemary and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.