Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Light Purple, Yellow
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
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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 every year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Rabbits
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Nausea
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
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
Nutrients
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brassica oleracea
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Savoy Cabbage
carambola पेड़
In German
Wirsing
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Savoy Cabbage
arbre carambole
In Spanish
col de col rizada
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Savoy Cabbage
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Savoy Cabbage
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Kapusta włoska
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Brassica Sabaudiae
carambola ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Oxalidales
Family
Brassicaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Savoy Cabbage and Carambola
Season and care of Savoy Cabbage and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Savoy Cabbage and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Savoy Cabbage and Carambola Physical Information
Savoy Cabbage and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Savoy Cabbage and Carambola are as follows:
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Carambola
Care of Savoy Cabbage and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage 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.