Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Dark Blue
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, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Frost
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Kidney Stone
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Laelia
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Laelia
In French
arbre carambole
Laelia
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Laelia
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Laelia
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Laelia
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Laelia
In Latin
carambola ligno
Laelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Orchidales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Carambola and Laelia
Season and care of Carambola and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Laelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Laelia is Not Available.
Carambola and Laelia Physical Information
Carambola and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Laelia are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Carambola and Laelia
Care of Carambola and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.