Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Pastures, Wet lands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
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, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Salt
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
avoid high rate of nitrogen in spring, Nitrogen
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Head smut, Leaf rust, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for animals, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals
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
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hordeum brachyantherum
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Meadow Barley
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
meadow barley
carambola पेड़
In German
Wiese Gerste
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
orge prairie
arbre carambole
In Spanish
cebada prado
árbol de carambola
In Greek
λιβάδι κριθάρι
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
cevada prado
árvore de carambola
In Polish
łąka jęczmienia
karambola drzewo
In Latin
pratum hordei
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Oxalidales
Family
Poaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Meadow Barley and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Meadow Barley and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Meadow Barley and Carambola. Meadow Barley doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Meadow Barley does not have fragrant flowers. Meadow Barley has allergic reactions like Not Available and Carambola has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Meadow Barley and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Meadow Barley and Carambola
Season and care of Meadow Barley and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Barley and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Barley season is Not Available and Carambola season is Not Available. The type of soil for Meadow Barley is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Barley is Not Available and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Barley and Carambola Physical Information
Meadow Barley and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Barley and Carambola are as follows:
Meadow Barley flower color: Yellow Brown
Meadow Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Barley and Carambola
Care of Meadow Barley and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Barley pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Meadow Barley needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.