Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Pink
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
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
Flowers, Fruits
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, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARDISIA japonica
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Japanese Ardisia
carambola पेड़
In German
Japanese Ardisia
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Japanese Ardisia
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Ardisia japonica
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Japanese Ardisia
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Japanese Ardisia
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Japanese Ardisia
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Japanese Ardisia
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Oxalidales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Japanese Ardisia and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Ardisia and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Japanese Ardisia and Carambola. Japanese Ardisia doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Ardisia does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Ardisia 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 Japanese Ardisia and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Japanese Ardisia and Carambola
Season and care of Japanese Ardisia and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Ardisia and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Ardisia is Acidic and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Ardisia and Carambola Physical Information
Japanese Ardisia and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Ardisia height is 30.45 cm and width 60.95 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Ardisia and Carambola are as follows:
Japanese Ardisia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Carambola
Care of Japanese Ardisia and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Ardisia pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Ardisia needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.