Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Snails
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
Antiseptic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
रजत बाबा
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Silver Sage
In French
arbre carambole
Silver Sage
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
silver Sage
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
silver Sage
In Polish
karambola drzewo
silver Sage
In Latin
carambola ligno
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Lamiales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Carambola and Silver Sage
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Silver Sage. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Silver Sage
Season and care of Carambola and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Silver Sage Physical Information
Carambola and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Silver Sage are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Carambola and Silver Sage
Care of Carambola and Silver Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.