Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Frost
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
अजवाइन
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Ajowan
In French
arbre carambole
Ajowan
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
aipo
In Polish
karambola drzewo
seler
In Latin
carambola ligno
semina Carom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carambola and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Carambola and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Carambola and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Carambola and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Carambola and Ajwain plant
Care of Carambola and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.