Persian Violet

Carambola

About Persian Violet and Carambola

Persian Violet

Carambola

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

Eastern Africa

Southeastern Asia

Types

Starfruit

Number of Varieties

152

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Habitat

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-1210-14

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

11-5

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm610.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm610.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Pink, Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Kidney Stone

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

AVERRHOA carambola

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Carambola, Starfruit

In Hindi

persian violet

carambola पेड़

In German

persian violet

Sternfrucht Baum

In French

persian violet

arbre carambole

In Spanish

Violeta persa

árbol de carambola

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

carambola δέντρο

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

árvore de carambola

In Polish

Persian Violet

karambola drzewo

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

carambola ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Oxalidales

Family

Gentianaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Exacum

Averrhoa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

25180

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Carambola

Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Carambola. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Carambola has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Persian Violet and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Carambola

Season and care of Persian Violet and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.

Persian Violet and Carambola Physical Information

Persian Violet and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Carambola are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green

Care of Persian Violet and Carambola

Care of Persian Violet and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet 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.