Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Starfruit
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
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
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Frost
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Requires regular watering
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, 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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Grapefruit
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
चकोतरा
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Grapefruit
In French
arbre carambole
pamplemousse
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Pomelo
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Toranja
In Polish
karambola drzewo
grejpfrut
In Latin
carambola ligno
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Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Sapindales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Carambola and Grapefruit
Season and care of Carambola and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Grapefruit Physical Information
Carambola and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Grapefruit are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Carambola and Grapefruit
Care of Carambola and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.