Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
10-14
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, 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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
tabardillo
carambola पेड़
In German
tabardillo
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
tabardillo
arbre carambole
In Spanish
tabardillo
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Tabardillo
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Tabardillo
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Tabardillo
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Carambola
Season and care of Tabardillo and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Carambola season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Tabardillo and Carambola Physical Information
Tabardillo and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Carambola are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Tabardillo and Carambola
Care of Tabardillo and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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.