Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Tree
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Slow
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Frost
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
  
Allergy
Kidney Stone
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Oxalidales
  
Theales
  
Family
Oxalidaceae
  
Zamiaceae
  
Genus
Averrhoa
  
Garcinia
  
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.