Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin, Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
Types
Not Available
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mountains, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Frost
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Not so frequently
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Cut leaves after fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
9-9-6
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Allergy
Kidney Stone
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, 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
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
TULIPA
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Tulip
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
ट्यूलिप
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
Tulpe
In French
arbre carambole
Tulipe
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
tulipán
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
τουλίπα
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
Tulipa
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Tulipan
In Latin
carambola ligno
Tulip
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Liliales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Carambola and Tulip
Season and care of Carambola and Tulip is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Tulip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tulip season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Tulip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip is Neutral.
Carambola and Tulip Physical Information
Carambola and Tulip physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Tulip are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
- Tulip leaf color: Green
Care of Carambola and Tulip
Care of Carambola and Tulip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, 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 Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water.