Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Kidney Stone
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Matilija Poppy
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Matilija Poppy
In French
arbre carambole
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Matilija amapola
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
carambola ligno
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Papaverales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Properties of Carambola and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Matilija Poppy. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Carambola and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Carambola and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Carambola and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Carambola and Matilija Poppy
Care of Carambola and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.