Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Primavera plant
carambola पेड़
In German
Primavera Pflanzen
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
usine de Primavera
arbre carambole
In Spanish
planta de Primavera
árbol de carambola
In Greek
φυτικών Primavera
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
planta de Primavera
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Primavera roślin
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Primavera herba
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Oxalidales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Tabebuia Gomes
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Primavera and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Primavera and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Primavera and Carambola. Primavera doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Primavera does not have fragrant flowers. Primavera 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 Primavera and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Primavera and Carambola
Season and care of Primavera and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Primavera and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Primavera season is Spring and Carambola season is Spring. The type of soil for Primavera is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Primavera and Carambola Physical Information
Primavera and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Primavera and Carambola are as follows:
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Primavera leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Primavera and Carambola
Care of Primavera and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Primavera pruning is done 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 Primavera 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.