Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
India
Types
Not Available
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Dark Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Frost
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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 shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
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
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
Garcinia indica
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Kokum
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Kokum
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Kokum
In French
arbre carambole
Kokum
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Kokum
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Kokum
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Kokum
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Kokum
In Latin
carambola ligno
Kokum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Zamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Garcinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Clusioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carambola and Kokum
Season and care of Carambola and Kokum is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Kokum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kokum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Kokum Physical Information
Carambola and Kokum physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Kokum are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
- Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Care of Carambola and Kokum
Care of Carambola and Kokum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Kokum pruning is done 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 Kokum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
