Sasanqua

Carambola

About Sasanqua and Carambola

Sasanqua

Carambola

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Fruit

Origin

Japan

Southeastern Asia

Types

Starfruit

Number of Varieties

152

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-910-14

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

11-5

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm610.00 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Pink, Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Oblovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Frost

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Kidney Stone

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

AVERRHOA carambola

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Carambola, Starfruit

In Hindi

sasanqua

carambola पेड़

In German

sasanqua

Sternfrucht Baum

In French

sasanqua

arbre carambole

In Spanish

sasanqua

árbol de carambola

In Greek

sasanqua

carambola δέντρο

In Portuguese

Sasankya

árvore de carambola

In Polish

Sasankya

karambola drzewo

In Latin

Sasankya

carambola ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Oxalidales

Family

Theaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Camellia

Averrhoa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

250180

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Carambola

Wondering what are the properties of Sasanqua and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Sasanqua and Carambola. Sasanqua doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Sasanqua does not have fragrant flowers. Sasanqua 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 Sasanqua and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Carambola

Season and care of Sasanqua and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.

Sasanqua and Carambola Physical Information

Sasanqua and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Carambola are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green

Care of Sasanqua and Carambola

Care of Sasanqua and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done 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 Sasanqua 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.