Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Vines
  
Origin
Southeastern Asia
  
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
  
7-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,500.00 cm
  
29
Minimum Width
1,200.00 cm
  
17
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Black, Blue
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Purplish Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Palmate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Late Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Late Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Frost
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Ample Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
  
Fertilize every year
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Kidney Stone
  
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
  
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Vine, Wall
  
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
  
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
  
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
  
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
  
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
  
वर्जीनिया लता
  
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
  
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
  
In French
arbre carambole
  
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
  
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
  
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
  
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
  
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
  
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
  
Virginia Creeper
  
In Polish
karambola drzewo
  
winobluszcz
  
In Latin
carambola ligno
  
Virginia creeper
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Oxalidales
  
Rhamnales
  
Family
Oxalidaceae
  
Vitaceae
  
Genus
Averrhoa
  
Parthenocissus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Carambola and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Carambola and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Virginia Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Carambola and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Carambola and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Carambola and Virginia Creeper
Care of Carambola and Virginia Creeper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.