Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
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
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Snow Flake
carambola पेड़
In German
Schneeflocke
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Flocon de neige
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Aureus
carambola ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Oxalidales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Snow Flake and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Snow Flake and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Snow Flake and Carambola. Snow Flake doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Snow Flake does not have fragrant flowers. Snow Flake has allergic reactions like Not Available and Carambola has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Snow Flake and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Carambola
Season and care of Snow Flake and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Flake and Carambola Physical Information
Snow Flake and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Carambola are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Flake and Carambola
Care of Snow Flake and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake 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 Snow Flake 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.