Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Starfruit
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
White, Pink
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
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
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Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
चेरी
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Blühende Kirsch
In French
arbre carambole
cerisier
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
floración de la cereza
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
cereja de florescência
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
carambola ligno
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Properties of Carambola and Flowering Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Flowering Cherry? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Flowering Cherry. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Flowering Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Flowering Cherry 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 Flowering Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Carambola and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flowering Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Carambola and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Carambola and Flowering Cherry
Care of Carambola and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, 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 Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.