Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
China, Japan
Types
Starfruit
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Roadsides, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
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Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
Clematis
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Clematis
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
क्लेमाटिस
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Klematis
In French
arbre carambole
Clématite
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Clemátide
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
κληματιτής
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Clematite
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Clematis
In Latin
carambola ligno
Clematis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Ranunculales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
-
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Carambola and Clematis
Season and care of Carambola and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Clematis season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Carambola and Clematis Physical Information
Carambola and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Clematis are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Carambola and Clematis
Care of Carambola and Clematis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.