Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Southern Asia, India, China
  
Types
Not Available
  
not available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Humid climates, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
  
12-4
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Gold, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Red, Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Very Fast
  
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
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Frost
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Divison, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Does not require lot of watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Less Watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Adequately
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Ample 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 Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Kidney Stone
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Available
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
  
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
  
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
  
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
  
DIMOCARPUS longan
  
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
  
Longan
  
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
  
Longan
  
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
  
Longan
  
In French
arbre carambole
  
longane
  
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
  
Longan
  
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
  
Longan
  
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
  
Longan
  
In Polish
karambola drzewo
  
Longan
  
In Latin
carambola ligno
  
Longan
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Oxalidales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Oxalidaceae
  
Sapindaceae
  
Genus
Averrhoa
  
Dimocarpus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Carambola and Longan
Season and care of Carambola and Longan is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Longan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Longan season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Longan is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Longan Physical Information
Carambola and Longan physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Longan are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
- Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Care of Carambola and Longan
Care of Carambola and Longan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.