Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Louisiana sweet orange is a type of sweet orange which is a type of oranges
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mealybugs, Mites, Rust, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Louisiana Sweet'
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Louisiana Sweet Orange, Orange
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Lousiana नारंगी
carambola पेड़
In German
Lousiana Orange
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Lousiana d'orange
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Lousiana naranja
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Lousiana πορτοκαλί
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Lousiana laranja
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Lousiana pomarańczowy
karambola drzewo
In Latin
louisiana aurantiaco
carambola ligno
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
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 Louisiana Orange and Carambola
Season and care of Louisiana Orange and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Louisiana Orange and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Louisiana Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Louisiana Orange is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Louisiana Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Louisiana Orange and Carambola Physical Information
Louisiana Orange and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Louisiana Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Louisiana Orange and Carambola are as follows:
Louisiana Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Louisiana Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Louisiana Orange and Carambola
Care of Louisiana Orange and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Louisiana Orange pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Louisiana Orange needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.