Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
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
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Lobelia
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Lobelia
carambola पेड़
In German
Lobelie
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Lobelia
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Lobelia
árbol de carambola
In Greek
λοβηλία
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Lobélia
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Lobelia
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Lobelia
carambola ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Oxalidales
Family
Campanulaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Carambola. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and Carambola has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. 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 Lobelia and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Carambola
Season and care of Lobelia and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Carambola season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Lobelia and Carambola Physical Information
Lobelia and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Carambola are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Lobelia and Carambola
Care of Lobelia and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lobelia 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.