Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
World/Pandemic
Types
Starfruit
Utricularia graminifolia, Utricularia vulgaris, Utricularia gibba
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lakes, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Yellow, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Frost
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
hair algae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Diuretic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
UTRICULARIA
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Bladderwort
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Bladderwort plant
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
bladderwort Pflanze
In French
arbre carambole
plante Bladderwort
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
planta bladderwort
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
φυτό υδρόβιο φυτό
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
planta bladderwort
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Bladderwort roślin
In Latin
carambola ligno
bladderwort herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Scrophulariales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Lentibulariaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Utricularia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Pitcairnioideae
Properties of Carambola and Bladderwort
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Bladderwort? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Bladderwort. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Bladderwort doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Bladderwort 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 Bladderwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Bladderwort
Season and care of Carambola and Bladderwort is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Bladderwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bladderwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Bladderwort is while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Bladderwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Carambola and Bladderwort Physical Information
Carambola and Bladderwort physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bladderwort height is 10.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Bladderwort are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Bladderwort flower color: Yellow, Purple and Lavender
- Bladderwort leaf color:
Care of Carambola and Bladderwort
Care of Carambola and Bladderwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bladderwort pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, 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 Bladderwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.