Carambola

Copperleaf

About Carambola and Copperleaf

Carambola

Copperleaf

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Fruit

Shrub

Origin

Southeastern Asia

Melanesia

Types

Starfruit

Number of Varieties

212

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1410-15

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AHS Heat Zone

11-5

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Violet

Red, Green, Copper

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Reniform

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Frost

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Fertilize every year

slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Mites, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Kidney Stone

bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients

Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Leaves, Twigs

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AVERRHOA carambola

ACALYPHA wilkesiana

Common Name

Carambola, Starfruit

Copperleaf

In Hindi

carambola पेड़

Copperleaf

In German

Sternfrucht Baum

Copperleaf

In French

arbre carambole

Copperleaf

In Spanish

árbol de carambola

copperleaf

In Greek

carambola δέντρο

Copperleaf

In Portuguese

árvore de carambola

Copperleaf

In Polish

karambola drzewo

CopperLeaf

In Latin

carambola ligno

Copperleaf

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Oxalidales

Euphorbiales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Acalypha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Acalypheae

Subfamily

Acalyphoideae

Number of Species

180462

1 27800

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Properties of Carambola and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Copperleaf. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Carambola and Copperleaf

Season and care of Carambola and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Carambola and Copperleaf Physical Information

Carambola and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Copperleaf are as follows:

Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze

Care of Carambola and Copperleaf

Care of Carambola and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.