Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light 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
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover, 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
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Tabernaemontana
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Tabernaemontana
In French
arbre carambole
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
carambola ligno
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Gentianales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Carambola and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Carambola and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Carambola and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Carambola and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Carambola and Crape Jasmine
Care of Carambola and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.