Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Mixed Border
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
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
golden barrel cactus
golden ball
mother-in-law's cushion
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Golden ball
carambola पेड़
In German
goldene Kugel
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
boule d'or
arbre carambole
In Spanish
bola de oro
árbol de carambola
In Greek
χρυσή μπάλα
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
bola de ouro
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Złota piłka
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Aurea Ball
carambola ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Oxalidales
Family
Cactaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactaceae
Not Available
Properties of Golden Ball and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Golden Ball and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Golden Ball and Carambola. Golden Ball has thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Golden Ball does not have fragrant flowers. Golden Ball has allergic reactions like Not Available and Carambola has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Golden Ball and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Golden Ball and Carambola
Season and care of Golden Ball and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Ball and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Ball season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Ball is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Ball is Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Ball and Carambola Physical Information
Golden Ball and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Ball height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Ball and Carambola are as follows:
Golden Ball flower color: Yellow and Brown
Golden Ball leaf color: Not Available
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Golden Ball and Carambola
Care of Golden Ball and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Ball 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 Golden Ball 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.