Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Frost
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Water gardening
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
watermilfoil
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
watermilfoil
In French
arbre carambole
myriophylle
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
watermilfoil
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
watermilfoil
In Polish
karambola drzewo
watermilfoil
In Latin
carambola ligno
watermilfoil
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Saxifragales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Carambola and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Carambola and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Carambola and Watermilfoil. Carambola doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Carambola does not have fragrant flowers. Carambola has allergic reactions like Kidney Stone and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Carambola and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Carambola and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Carambola and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Carambola and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Carambola and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Carambola and Watermilfoil
Care of Carambola and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.