Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Micronesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial 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
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial Blight, Rhizome rot, Root knot nematode
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Heartburn, Stomach burn
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Nourishes scalp, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Dysentry, High cholestrol, Rheumatoid arthritis, Skin Disorders, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Weight management and satiety
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Rhizomes
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
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, Cutflower, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CURCUMA
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Ginger
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
अदरक
carambola पेड़
In German
Ingwer
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Gingembre
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Jengibre
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Τζίντζερ
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Gengibre
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Imbir
karambola drzewo
In Latin
gingiber
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Oxalidales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Zingiber Mill.
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ginger Plant and Carambola
Season and care of Ginger Plant and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Ginger Plant and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginger Plant season is Not Available and Carambola season is Not Available. The type of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginger Plant is Not Available and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Ginger Plant and Carambola Physical Information
Ginger Plant and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Ginger Plant height is 200.00 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ginger Plant and Carambola are as follows:
Ginger Plant flower color: White, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
Ginger Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Ginger Plant and Carambola
Care of Ginger Plant and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginger Plant 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 Ginger Plant needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.