Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Not Available
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Kidney Stone
convulsions, Diarrhea, Not Available, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, 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
Not Available
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
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Pasque Flower
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Kuhschellen
In French
arbre carambole
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Pasque Flower
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Pasque Flower
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Sasanka
In Latin
carambola ligno
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Ranunculales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Pulsatilla
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Carambola and Pasque Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Pasque Flower? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Pasque Flower. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Pasque Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Pasque Flower 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 Pasque Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Carambola and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pasque Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Carambola and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
- Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Carambola and Pasque Flower
Care of Carambola and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Pasque Flower 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 Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
