Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Starfruit
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
SCILLA
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Squill
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
Squill
carambola पेड़
In German
Squill
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Squille
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Escila
árbol de carambola
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cila
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Cebulica
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Scilla
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Oxalidales
Family
Liliaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Squill and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Squill and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Squill and Carambola. Squill doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Squill does not have fragrant flowers. Squill has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting and Carambola has allergic reactions like convulsions and Vomiting. 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 Squill and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Squill and Carambola
Season and care of Squill and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Carambola season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Squill and Carambola Physical Information
Squill and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Squill and Carambola are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Squill and Carambola
Care of Squill and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squill 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.