Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
carambola पेड़
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
arbre carambole
arbre carambole
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
árbol de carambola
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
árvore de carambola
In Polish
karambola drzewo
karambola drzewo
In Latin
carambola ligno
carambola ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Oxalidales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Carambola and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Carambola. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Carambola 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 Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Carambola
Season and care of Carambola and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Carambola and Carambola Physical Information
Carambola and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Carambola are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Carambola and Carambola
Care of Carambola and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
