Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Rainforest, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
Tolerances
Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply
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, 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
COCCOTHRINAX crinita
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Old Man Palm, Thatch Palm
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
ओल्ड मैन पाम
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Old Man Palm
In French
arbre carambole
Old Man Palm
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Anciano de Palm
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Γέρος Palm
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Old Man Palma
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Stary Palm
In Latin
carambola ligno
Old Palm Man
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Arecales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Coccothrinax
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cryosophileae
Subfamily
Not Available
Coryphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Carambola and Old Man Palm
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Old Man Palm? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Old Man Palm. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Old Man Palm doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Old Man Palm 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 Old Man Palm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Old Man Palm
Season and care of Carambola and Old Man Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Old Man Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Old Man Palm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Old Man Palm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Old Man Palm Physical Information
Carambola and Old Man Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Old Man Palm height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Old Man Palm are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Old Man Palm flower color: Not Available
- Old Man Palm leaf color: Not Available
Care of Carambola and Old Man Palm
Care of Carambola and Old Man Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Palm 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 Old Man Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.