Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Starfruit
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Frost
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Eulalia
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Eulalia
In French
arbre carambole
Eulalia
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Eulalia
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Eulalia
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Eulalia
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Eulalia
In Latin
carambola ligno
Eulalia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Carambola and Eulalia
Season and care of Carambola and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Eulalia Physical Information
Carambola and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Eulalia are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Carambola and Eulalia
Care of Carambola and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.