Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Starfruit
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Incense Cedar
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Zeder
In French
arbre carambole
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
cedro de incienso
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
cedro de incenso
In Polish
karambola drzewo
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
carambola ligno
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Calocedrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Carambola and Incense Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Incense Cedar? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Incense Cedar. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Incense Cedar 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 Incense Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Carambola and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Carambola and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Carambola and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Carambola and Incense Cedar
Care of Carambola and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.