Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hills, Moist Soils
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
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Loamy
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Autumn
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Frost
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Moths
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Rash, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
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
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
GUZMANIA
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Guzmania lingulata
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Guzmania lingulata
In French
arbre carambole
Guzmania lingulata
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Guzmania lingulata
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Guzmania lingulata
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Guzmania lingulata
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Guzmania lingulata
In Latin
carambola ligno
Guzmania lingulata
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Properties of Carambola and Guzmania
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Guzmania? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Guzmania. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Guzmania doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Guzmania 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 Guzmania and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Guzmania
Season and care of Carambola and Guzmania is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Guzmania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Guzmania season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic.
Carambola and Guzmania Physical Information
Carambola and Guzmania physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Carambola and Guzmania are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Guzmania flower color: Red
- Guzmania leaf color: Light Green and Not Available
Care of Carambola and Guzmania
Care of Carambola and Guzmania include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guzmania needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.