Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Red
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, 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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
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
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Bromeliad
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Bromeliad
carambola पेड़
In German
Bromeliad
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Bromeliad
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Bromeliad
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Bromeliad
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Bromeliad
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Bromeliad
carambola ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Oxalidales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bromeliad and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Bromeliad and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Bromeliad and Carambola. Bromeliad has thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Bromeliad has allergic reactions like and Carambola has allergic reactions like . 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 Bromeliad and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Carambola
Season and care of Bromeliad and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Bromeliad and Carambola Physical Information
Bromeliad and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Carambola are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Bromeliad and Carambola
Care of Bromeliad and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad 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 Bromeliad 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.