Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Gold
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CESTRUM aurantiacum
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
orange jessamine
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Cestrum aurantiacum
carambola पेड़
In German
Hammersträucher
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Cestrum aurantiacum
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Cestrum
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Cestrum aurantiacum
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cestrum aurantiacum
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Cestrum aurantiacum
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Cestrum aurantiacum
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Oxalidales
Family
Solanaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cestrum aurantiacum and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Cestrum aurantiacum and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Cestrum aurantiacum and Carambola. Cestrum aurantiacum doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Cestrum aurantiacum does not have fragrant flowers. Cestrum aurantiacum has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Carambola has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Cestrum aurantiacum and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Carambola
Season and care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Cestrum aurantiacum and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cestrum aurantiacum season is Spring and Summer and Carambola season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Cestrum aurantiacum and Carambola Physical Information
Cestrum aurantiacum and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Cestrum aurantiacum height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cestrum aurantiacum and Carambola are as follows:
Cestrum aurantiacum flower color: Gold
Cestrum aurantiacum leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Carambola
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cestrum aurantiacum pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cestrum aurantiacum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.