Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Fruit
  
Origin
China, Japan
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
  
10-14
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
11-5
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Pink, Rose, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Consistently
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Ample Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to control growth
  
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
  
Fertilize every year
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Kidney Stone
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Not Available
  
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
  
AVERRHOA carambola
  
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
  
Carambola, Starfruit
  
In Hindi
Loropetalum
  
carambola पेड़
  
In German
Loropetalum
  
Sternfrucht Baum
  
In French
Loropetalum
  
arbre carambole
  
In Spanish
Loropetalum
  
árbol de carambola
  
In Greek
Loropetalum
  
carambola δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
  
árvore de carambola
  
In Polish
Loropetalum
  
karambola drzewo
  
In Latin
Loropetalum
  
carambola ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Saxifragales
  
Oxalidales
  
Family
Hamamelidaceae
  
Oxalidaceae
  
Genus
Loropetalum
  
Averrhoa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Carambola
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Loropetalum Chinese and Carambola Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Carambola are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Carambola
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.