Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring
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
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
carambola पेड़
In German
QUICKSTICK
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
QUICKSTICK
arbre carambole
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
árbol de carambola
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
árvore de carambola
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Quickstick
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Carambola
Season and care of Quickstick and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Carambola season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Carambola Physical Information
Quickstick and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Carambola are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Carambola
Care of Quickstick and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.