Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Starfruit
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Yellow
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, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
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Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Broccoli
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
ब्रोकली
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Brokkoli
In French
arbre carambole
Brocoli
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Brócoli
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
brócolis
In Polish
karambola drzewo
brokuły
In Latin
carambola ligno
Brocoli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Capparales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Carambola and Broccoli
Season and care of Carambola and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Carambola and Broccoli Physical Information
Carambola and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Broccoli are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Carambola and Broccoli
Care of Carambola and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.