Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Mexican potato,Mexican yam bean
Starfruit
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Mice
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Itchiness
Kidney Stone
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Soil protection
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever, Inflammation
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PACHYRHIZUS erosus
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Mexican Yam bean
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Pachyrhizus erosus
carambola पेड़
In German
Yambohne
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Kłębian kątowaty
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Pachyrhizus erosus
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Pachyrhizus erosus
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pachyrhizus erosus
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Pachyrhizus erosus
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Pachyrhizus erosus
carambola ligno
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Pachyrhizus
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Jicama and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Jicama and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Jicama and Carambola. Jicama doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Jicama does not have fragrant flowers. Jicama has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness and Carambola has allergic reactions like Irritation to stomach and Itchiness. 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 Jicama and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Jicama and Carambola
Season and care of Jicama and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Jicama and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jicama season is Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jicama is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jicama is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Jicama and Carambola Physical Information
Jicama and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Jicama height is 300.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jicama and Carambola are as follows:
Care of Jicama and Carambola
Care of Jicama and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jicama 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 Jicama needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.