Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Frost
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
Rosa canina
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Dog Rose
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Heckenrose
In French
arbre carambole
Dog Rose
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Perro se levantó
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Dog Rose
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Dzika róża
In Latin
carambola ligno
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Carambola and Dog Rose
Season and care of Carambola and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dog Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Carambola and Dog Rose Physical Information
Carambola and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Dog Rose are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Carambola and Dog Rose
Care of Carambola and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
