Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Fruit
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Hybrid origin, Africa
  
Types
Not Available
  
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Cultivated Beds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
  
12-4
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
  
Yellow, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Light Yellow, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Frost
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
  
Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Ants
  
Allergy
Kidney Stone
  
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
  
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
For making oil for cosmetics
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
  
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
  
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
  
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
  
Muskmelon
  
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
  
खरबूजा
  
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
  
Muskmelon
  
In French
arbre carambole
  
Cantaloup
  
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
  
Melón
  
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
  
Muskmelon
  
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
  
Melão
  
In Polish
karambola drzewo
  
Muskmelon
  
In Latin
carambola ligno
  
Muskmelon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Oxalidales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Oxalidaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Averrhoa
  
Cucumis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Melothrieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Carambola and Muskmelon
Season and care of Carambola and Muskmelon is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Muskmelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Muskmelon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Muskmelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Muskmelon is Neutral.
Carambola and Muskmelon Physical Information
Carambola and Muskmelon physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Muskmelon are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Carambola and Muskmelon
Care of Carambola and Muskmelon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.