Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
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 Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Kidney Stone
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Kalanchoe
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Kalanchoe
In French
arbre carambole
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Kalanchoe
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Kalanchoe
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Kalanchoe
In Latin
carambola ligno
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Carambola and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Kalanchoe. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Carambola and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kalanchoe season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Carambola and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Carambola and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Carambola and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Carambola and Kalanchoe
Care of Carambola and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.