Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Starfruit
Habitat
agricultural areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
11-5
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
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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
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRITICUM aestivum
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
गेहूं
carambola पेड़
In German
Brotweizen
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
pain de blé
arbre carambole
In Spanish
El pan de trigo
árbol de carambola
In Greek
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
pão de trigo
árvore de carambola
In Polish
chleb pszenny
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Triticum
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Bread Wheat and Carambola
Season and care of Bread Wheat and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Wheat and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Wheat is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Wheat is Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Bread Wheat and Carambola Physical Information
Bread Wheat and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bread Wheat and Carambola are as follows:
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Bread Wheat and Carambola
Care of Bread Wheat and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Wheat 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 Bread Wheat 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.