Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Clay, Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Bark
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
carambola पेड़
In German
Fern Pinien
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
pin Fern
arbre carambole
In Spanish
pino helecho
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Fern sosna
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Fern pinus
carambola ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Podocarpaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Afrocarpus
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Carambola
Season and care of Fern Pine and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Fern Pine and Carambola Physical Information
Fern Pine and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Carambola are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Fern Pine and Carambola
Care of Fern Pine and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine 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.
