Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Fruit
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Not Available
Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Leaf Stalks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
candelabro
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
candelabro
carambola पेड़
In German
candelabro
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
candelabro
arbre carambole
In Spanish
candelabro
árbol de carambola
In Greek
candelabro
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
candelabro
árvore de carambola
In Polish
candelabro
karambola drzewo
In Latin
candelabro
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Oxalidales
Family
Cactaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Browningia
Averrhoa
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Candelabro and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Carambola. Candelabro has thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like Unknown and Carambola has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Candelabro and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and Carambola
Season and care of Candelabro and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is Not Available and Carambola season is Not Available. The type of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is Not Available and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabro and Carambola Physical Information
Candelabro and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Carambola are as follows:
Candelabro flower color: Not Available
Candelabro leaf color: Not Available
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Candelabro and Carambola
Care of Candelabro and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro 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.