Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
California, Mexico
Types
Starfruit
Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
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 watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Kidney Stone
Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
arbre carambole
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Monterey Pine
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Monterey Pine
In Latin
carambola ligno
Pine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Carambola and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Carambola and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Monterey Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Carambola and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Carambola and Monterey Pine
Care of Carambola and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.