Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11-5
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon, Lavender
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS 'Fisnics Magpink'
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Magic Pink New Guinea Impatiens, New Guinea Impatiens
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
न्यू गिनी Impatiens
carambola पेड़
In German
Neu-Guinea Impatiens
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Nouvelle-Guinée Impatiens
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Nueva Guinea Impatiens
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Νέα Γουινέα Impatiens
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Nova Guiné Impatiens
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Nowa Gwinea Niecierpek
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Impatiens New Guinea
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Oxalidales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Carambola
Season and care of New Guinea Impatiens and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about New Guinea Impatiens and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. New Guinea Impatiens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for New Guinea Impatiens is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for New Guinea Impatiens is Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
New Guinea Impatiens and Carambola Physical Information
New Guinea Impatiens and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. New Guinea Impatiens height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of New Guinea Impatiens and Carambola are as follows:
New Guinea Impatiens flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink, Salmon and Lavender
New Guinea Impatiens leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Carambola
Care of New Guinea Impatiens and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. New Guinea Impatiens pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer New Guinea Impatiens needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.