Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
arbre carambole
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
carambola ligno
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Violales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carambola and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Carambola and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Carambola and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Carambola and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Carambola and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Carambola and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Angel Wing Begonia pruning is done Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new 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 Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.