Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia
Types
Elegance , Maiden
Not Available
Habitat
mild coastal areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
10-14
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
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, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
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
Anti-oxidant
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
regal geranium
carambola पेड़
In German
Regal Geranie
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
geranium royale
arbre carambole
In Spanish
geranio regia
árbol de carambola
In Greek
regal geranium
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
gerânio régio
árvore de carambola
In Polish
regal geranium
karambola drzewo
In Latin
regal geranium
carambola ligno
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Oxalidales
Family
Geraniaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Averrhoa
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Unknown
Not Available
Season and Care of Regal Geranium and Carambola
Season and care of Regal Geranium and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Regal Geranium and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Regal Geranium is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Regal Geranium and Carambola Physical Information
Regal Geranium and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Regal Geranium and Carambola are as follows:
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Regal Geranium and Carambola
Care of Regal Geranium and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Regal Geranium 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.