Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Chile, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mountain forests, subtropical regions, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
10-10-5, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, No serious insect or disease problems, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Bugs, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Bonsai, Container, Hanging Basket, Landscape
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
Begonia masoniana
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Angel's Wings, Butterfly Flower, Poor Man's Orchid
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
iron cross begonia
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Eisenkreuz Begonie
In French
arbre carambole
croix de fer bégonia
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
el hierro cruzado begonia
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
σταυρό μπιγκόνια σιδήρου
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
begônia cruz de ferro
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Iron Cross begonia
In Latin
carambola ligno
ferrum crucem Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Cucurbitales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Carambola and Begonia masoniana
Season and care of Carambola and Begonia masoniana is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Begonia masoniana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Begonia masoniana season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Begonia masoniana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia masoniana is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Carambola and Begonia masoniana Physical Information
Carambola and Begonia masoniana physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Begonia masoniana height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Begonia masoniana are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Begonia masoniana flower color: Dark Blue
- Begonia masoniana leaf color: Light Green
Care of Carambola and Begonia masoniana
Care of Carambola and Begonia masoniana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Begonia masoniana 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 Begonia masoniana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.