About Water Poppy and Carambola
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Heart-shaped
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Frost
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
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
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
Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Water Poppy
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
carambola पेड़
In German
Wasser Poppy
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
eau Poppy
arbre carambole
In Spanish
amapola agua
árbol de carambola
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
água Poppy
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Woda Poppy
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Oxalidales
Family
Alismataceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Averrhoa
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Carambola. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Carambola
Season and care of Water Poppy and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Carambola Physical Information
Water Poppy and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Carambola are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Water Poppy and Carambola
Care of Water Poppy and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy 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 Water Poppy 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.