Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Elkhorn
carambola पेड़
In German
Elkhorn
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Elkhorn
arbre carambole
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Elkhorn
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Elkhorn
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Elkhorn
carambola ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Oxalidales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elkhorn and Carambola
Season and care of Elkhorn and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Elkhorn and Carambola Physical Information
Elkhorn and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elkhorn and Carambola are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Elkhorn and Carambola
Care of Elkhorn and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.