Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Starfruit
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Kidney Stone
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Removes pimples
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
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Herbstzeitlose
In French
arbre carambole
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
cólquico
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
aftomn gema
In Polish
karambola drzewo
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
carambola ligno
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Liliales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Carambola and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Autumn Crocus. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Carambola and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Carambola and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Carambola and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Carambola and Autumn Crocus
Care of Carambola and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.