Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Starfruit
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
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Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Beans
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
बीजपत्र
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Cotyledon
In French
arbre carambole
Cotyledon
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Cotyledon
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Cotyledon
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Liścień
In Latin
carambola ligno
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Properties of Carambola and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Cotyledon. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Cotyledon
Season and care of Carambola and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Carambola and Cotyledon Physical Information
Carambola and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Cotyledon are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Carambola and Cotyledon
Care of Carambola and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.