Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Hot Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Kidney Stone
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, 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
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
PENSTEMON parryi
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Parry's Beardtongue
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
penstemon parryi
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
penstemon parryi
In French
arbre carambole
penstemon parryi
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
parryi penstemon
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
penstemon parryi
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
parryi penstemon
In Polish
karambola drzewo
penstemon parryi
In Latin
carambola ligno
Persicaria californicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Lamiales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Carambola and Penstemon Parryi
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Penstemon Parryi? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Penstemon Parryi. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Penstemon Parryi
Season and care of Carambola and Penstemon Parryi is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Penstemon Parryi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Penstemon Parryi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Penstemon Parryi is Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Penstemon Parryi Physical Information
Carambola and Penstemon Parryi physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Penstemon Parryi are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
- Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Carambola and Penstemon Parryi
Care of Carambola and Penstemon Parryi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
