Carambola

Tamarind tree

About Carambola and Tamarind tree

Carambola

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Starfruit

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

2100

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-149-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

11-5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Rose, Violet

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

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

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Frost

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

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

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Kidney Stone

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

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

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

AVERRHOA carambola

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Carambola, Starfruit

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

carambola पेड़

इमली का पेड़

In German

Sternfrucht Baum

Tamarinde

In French

arbre carambole

tamarinier

In Spanish

árbol de carambola

tamarindo

In Greek

carambola δέντρο

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

árvore de carambola

tamarindo

In Polish

karambola drzewo

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

carambola ligno

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Oxalidales

Fabales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

180100

1 27800

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Properties of Carambola and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Carambola and Tamarind tree

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

Carambola and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Carambola and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Carambola and Tamarind tree

Care of Carambola and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.