Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Frost
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
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
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Artemisia
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Artemisia
In French
arbre carambole
Artemisia
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Artemisia
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Artemisia
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Artemisia
In Latin
carambola ligno
Artemisia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Asterales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Properties of Carambola and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Artemisia. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Artemisia has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone. 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 Carambola and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Artemisia
Season and care of Carambola and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Carambola and Artemisia Physical Information
Carambola and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Artemisia are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Carambola and Artemisia
Care of Carambola and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Artemisia pruning is done 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 Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
