About Carambola and Splendid Hibiscus

Carambola

Splendid Hibiscus

About Splendid Hibiscus and Carambola

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Fruit

Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia

Eastern Australia

Types

Not Available

Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-14

9-15

AHS Heat Zone

11-5

Not Available

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm

99+

600.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

610.00 cm

7.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Violet

Light Pink, Not Available, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Not Available

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green, Not Available

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Not Available

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Light Green, Not Available

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Frost

Drought, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season

It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

Fertilize every year

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Yes

Edible Fruit

Yes

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Yes

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Kidney Stone

no allergic reactions

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients

anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

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

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical

Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AVERRHOA carambola

Hibiscus splendens

Common Name

Carambola, Starfruit

Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood

In Hindi

carambola पेड़

Splendid Hibiscus

In German

Sternfrucht Baum

Splendid Hibiscus

In French

arbre carambole

Splendid Hibiscus

In Spanish

árbol de carambola

Hibiscus Splendid

In Greek

carambola δέντρο

Splendid Hibiscus

In Portuguese

árvore de carambola

Hibiscus Splendid

In Polish

karambola drzewo

Splendid hibiskusa

In Latin

carambola ligno

egregiam Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Oxalidales

Malvales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Hibiscus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available

Hibisceae

Subfamily

Not Available

Malvoideae

Number of Species

180

99+

Not Available

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Properties of Carambola and Splendid Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Splendid Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Splendid Hibiscus. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Splendid Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Splendid Hibiscus 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 Splendid Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Carambola and Splendid Hibiscus

Season and care of Carambola and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.

Carambola and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information

Carambola and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:

Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available

Care of Carambola and Splendid Hibiscus

Care of Carambola and Splendid Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.