Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia
Types
Summer Squash
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Cucumber beetles, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'Sunburst'
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Pattypan Squash
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Pattypan Squash
carambola पेड़
In German
Gartenkürbis
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Cucurbita pepo
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Cucurbita pepo
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Pattypan Σκουός
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Abobrinha, jerimum-mirim, courgette, curgete, abóbora-moganga, abóbora-porqueira, jerimum, abóbora-carneira, abóbora-de-porco ou abóbora-moranga
árvore de carambola
In Polish
patison
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Pattypan INLIDO
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Oxalidales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cucurbiteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pattypan Squash and Carambola
Season and care of Pattypan Squash and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Pattypan Squash and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pattypan Squash season is Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pattypan Squash is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pattypan Squash is Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Pattypan Squash and Carambola Physical Information
Pattypan Squash and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Pattypan Squash height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pattypan Squash and Carambola are as follows:
Pattypan Squash flower color: Yellow and Orange
Pattypan Squash leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Pattypan Squash and Carambola
Care of Pattypan Squash and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pattypan Squash pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pattypan Squash 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.