Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Starfruit
Cereus repandus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Frost
Drought, Salt
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
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
arbre carambole
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
carambola ligno
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Carambola and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Carambola and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Carambola and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Carambola and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Carambola and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.