Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
waste ground, wastelands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Pitch canker, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Stomach burn
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PASTINACA sativa
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Parsnip
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
चुकंदर
carambola पेड़
In German
Pastinake
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Panais
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Chirivía
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Είδος δαυκίου
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
cherivia
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Pasternak
karambola drzewo
In Latin
parsnip
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Parsnip and Carambola
Season and care of Parsnip and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Parsnip and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parsnip season is Summer and Carambola season is Summer. The type of soil for Parsnip is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parsnip is Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Parsnip and Carambola Physical Information
Parsnip and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Parsnip height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Parsnip and Carambola are as follows:
Parsnip flower color: Yellow
Parsnip leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Parsnip and Carambola
Care of Parsnip and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parsnip pruning is done 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 Parsnip 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.