Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Starfruit
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, 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
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
चमेली
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Jasmin
In French
arbre carambole
Jasmin
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Hortensia
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Jasmin
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Jasmin
In Latin
carambola ligno
Jasmin
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Scrophulariales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids
Season and Care of Carambola and Jasmine
Season and care of Carambola and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jasmine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Jasmine Physical Information
Carambola and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Jasmine are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Carambola and Jasmine
Care of Carambola and Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.