Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
coastal environs
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In late autumn, 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, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antitumor
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUGENIA uniflora
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Pitanga
carambola पेड़
In German
Pitanga
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Pitanga
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Pitanga
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Pitanga
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pitanga
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Pitanga
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Pitanga
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Oxalidales
Family
Myrtaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pitanga and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Carambola. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Carambola has allergic reactions like . 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 Pitanga and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pitanga and Carambola
Season and care of Pitanga and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Carambola season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitanga and Carambola Physical Information
Pitanga and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Carambola are as follows:
Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Pitanga and Carambola
Care of Pitanga and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga 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.