Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Russia/Siberia, Iraq, Iran, Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Farms, Fields, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1,2,3,10,11,12,13
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Tan, Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Prune ocassionally, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Depression, Rapid Heartbeat, Sleepiness
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Oil is used as fuel, Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used as an ointment, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
CANNABIS sativa
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Marijuana
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
मारिजुआना
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Marihuana
In French
arbre carambole
Marijuana
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Marijuana
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Μαριχουάνα
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Maconha
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Marihuana
In Latin
carambola ligno
Marijuana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Carambola and Marijuana
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Marijuana? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Marijuana. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Marijuana doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Marijuana 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 Marijuana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Marijuana
Season and care of Carambola and Marijuana is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Marijuana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Marijuana season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Marijuana is Loam while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Marijuana is Acidic, Neutral.
Carambola and Marijuana Physical Information
Carambola and Marijuana physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Marijuana height is 180.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Carambola and Marijuana are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Marijuana flower color: Green and Tan
- Marijuana leaf color: Green
Care of Carambola and Marijuana
Care of Carambola and Marijuana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Marijuana pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Requires little pruning. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Marijuana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.