Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, orchards
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Alkaline
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Green Beans
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
फलियां
carambola पेड़
In German
Bohnen
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
haricots
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Green Beans
árbol de carambola
In Greek
φασόλια
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
feijões
árvore de carambola
In Polish
fasola
karambola drzewo
In Latin
fabam
carambola ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Green Bean and Carambola
Season and care of Green Bean and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Green Bean and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Bean season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Bean is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Bean is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Green Bean and Carambola Physical Information
Green Bean and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Green Bean height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Green Bean and Carambola are as follows:
Green Bean flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Green Bean leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Green Bean and Carambola
Care of Green Bean and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Bean 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 Green Bean 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.