Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11-5
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vine/Liana
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Ivory
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
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
Leaves, Vines
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Boston Ivy
carambola पेड़
In German
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Boston Ivy
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Boston Ivy
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Boston Ivy
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Boston Ivy
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Boston Ivy
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Vitaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boston Ivy and Carambola
Season and care of Boston Ivy and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Boston Ivy and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boston Ivy season is Not Available and Carambola season is Not Available. The type of soil for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Boston Ivy and Carambola Physical Information
Boston Ivy and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Boston Ivy and Carambola are as follows:
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Boston Ivy and Carambola
Care of Boston Ivy and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boston Ivy 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.