Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Copperleaf
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Copperleaf
carambola पेड़
In German
Copperleaf
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Copperleaf
arbre carambole
In Spanish
copperleaf
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Copperleaf
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
árvore de carambola
In Polish
CopperLeaf
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Copperleaf
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Oxalidales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acalypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Carambola
Season and care of Copperleaf and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Copperleaf and Carambola Physical Information
Copperleaf and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Carambola are as follows:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Copperleaf and Carambola
Care of Copperleaf and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf pruning is done 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 Copperleaf 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.