Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Starfruit
Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Several shades of Green
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
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 leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
-
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, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
HAKONECHLOA macra
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Hakone Grass
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
hakone grass
carambola पेड़
In German
Hakone Gras
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Hakone herbe
arbre carambole
In Spanish
hierba Hakone
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Hakone γρασίδι
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hakone grama
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Hakone trawa
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Hakone herba
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Oxalidales
Family
Poaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Hakonechloa
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hakone Grass and Carambola
Season and care of Hakone Grass and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Hakone Grass and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hakone Grass is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Hakone Grass and Carambola Physical Information
Hakone Grass and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hakone Grass and Carambola are as follows:
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Hakone Grass and Carambola
Care of Hakone Grass and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hakone Grass 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.