Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Starfruit
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
winter daphne
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
winter daphne
carambola पेड़
In German
Daphne odora
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Daphne odora
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Daphne odora
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Daphne odora
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Daphne odora
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Daphne odora
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Oxalidales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Properties of Winter Daphne and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Carambola. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Carambola has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Carambola
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Carambola season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Carambola Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Carambola are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Carambola
Care of Winter Daphne and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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.