Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Fruit
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum, White
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
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Frost
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox amplifolia
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Phlox amplifolia
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Phlox amplifolia
carambola पेड़
In German
Phlox amplifolia
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Phlox amplifolia
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Phlox amplifolia
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Phlox amplifolia
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Phlox amplifolia
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Phlox amplifolia
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Phlox amplifolia
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Oxalidales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phlocideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Phlox amplifolia and Carambola
Season and care of Phlox amplifolia and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox amplifolia and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox amplifolia season is Spring and Carambola season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox amplifolia is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox amplifolia is Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Phlox amplifolia and Carambola Physical Information
Phlox amplifolia and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox amplifolia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Phlox amplifolia and Carambola are as follows:
Phlox amplifolia flower color: Light Purple, Pink, Purple, Reddish Plum and White
Phlox amplifolia leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Phlox amplifolia and Carambola
Care of Phlox amplifolia and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox amplifolia pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox amplifolia 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.