Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Australia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
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
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Blue Hibiscus
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
In French
arbre carambole
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Azul árbol del hibisco
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Árvore azul do hibiscus
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
In Latin
carambola ligno
Hibiscus lignum blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Malvales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carambola and Blue Hibiscus
Season and care of Carambola and Blue Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Blue Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Blue Hibiscus Physical Information
Carambola and Blue Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Blue Hibiscus are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Carambola and Blue Hibiscus
Care of Carambola and Blue Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Blue Hibiscus 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 Blue Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.