Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Pineapple
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
अनानास
carambola पेड़
In German
Ananas
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Ananas
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Piña
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Ανανάς
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Ananas
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Pineapple
carambola ligno
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Oxalidales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Pineapple and Carambola
Season and care of Pineapple and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Carambola season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Pineapple and Carambola Physical Information
Pineapple and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Carambola are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Pineapple and Carambola
Care of Pineapple and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pineapple 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.
