Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Starfruit
Habitat
Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long, simple, curved and folded
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS persica nectarine
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Nectarine, Hardy Red
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
आड़ू
carambola पेड़
In German
Dwarf Nectarine
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Dwarf Nectarine
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Dwarf Nectarine
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Dwarf Nectarine
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Dwarf Nectarine
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Dwarf Nectarine
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Hardy Red
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Dwarf Nectarine and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Nectarine and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Nectarine and Carambola. Dwarf Nectarine doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Nectarine does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Nectarine has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy and Urticaria and Carambola has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy and Urticaria. 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 Dwarf Nectarine and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Carambola
Season and care of Dwarf Nectarine and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nectarine and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Carambola season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Nectarine and Carambola Physical Information
Dwarf Nectarine and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nectarine and Carambola are as follows:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Carambola
Care of Dwarf Nectarine and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nectarine 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 Dwarf Nectarine 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.