Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Starfruit
Nymphaea alba
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
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Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Frost
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flies
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
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
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Nymphaea alba
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Weiße Seerose
In French
arbre carambole
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
carambola ligno
Nymphaea alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Nymphaeales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Properties of Carambola and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Nymphaea Alba. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Carambola and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Carambola and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Carambola and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Carambola and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Carambola and Nymphaea Alba include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.