Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
10-14
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
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Not Available
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
Keep ground moist, 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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
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
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Kohlrabi
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
नवलकोल
carambola पेड़
In German
Kohlrabi
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Chou-rave
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Kohlrabi
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Kohlrabi
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Kalarepa
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Kohlrabi
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Oxalidales
Family
Brassicaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kohlrabi and Carambola
Season and care of Kohlrabi and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Kohlrabi and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kohlrabi season is Not Available and Carambola season is Not Available. The type of soil for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kohlrabi is Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Kohlrabi and Carambola Physical Information
Kohlrabi and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kohlrabi and Carambola are as follows:
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Kohlrabi and Carambola
Care of Kohlrabi and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kohlrabi 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.