Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-14
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
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
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
carambola पेड़
In German
Gelbe wilde Indigo
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Jaune Indigo sauvage
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Amarillo salvaje del añil
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Crocus Coneflower
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Yellow Wild Indigo and Carambola
Wondering what are the properties of Yellow Wild Indigo and Carambola? We provide you with everything About Yellow Wild Indigo and Carambola. Yellow Wild Indigo doesn't have thorns and Carambola doesn't have thorns. Also Yellow Wild Indigo does not have fragrant flowers. Yellow Wild Indigo has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Carambola has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Yellow Wild Indigo and Carambola and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Carambola
Season and care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Wild Indigo and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring and Carambola season is Spring. The type of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Wild Indigo and Carambola Physical Information
Yellow Wild Indigo and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Wild Indigo and Carambola are as follows:
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Carambola
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Wild Indigo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.