Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
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
Orange Red
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, 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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
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
Anaphylaxis
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
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
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Mandarin
carambola पेड़
In German
Mandarin
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
mandarin
arbre carambole
In Spanish
mandarín
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
tangerina
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Mandarynka
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Latin
carambola ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Oxalidales
Family
Rutaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mandarin and Carambola
Season and care of Mandarin and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Mandarin and Carambola Physical Information
Mandarin and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Carambola are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Mandarin and Carambola
Care of Mandarin and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin 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.