How to tend a Averrhoa carambola
Also known as: Averrhoa acutangula Stokes, Averrhoa pentandra Blanco, Connaropsis philippica Fern.-Vill., Sarcotheca philippica (Fern.-Vill.) Hallier f.
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Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Likes half shade, avoid strong sunlight
Soil
Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely
About this plant
- Origin
- SriLanka
- Category
- Oxalidaceae, Averrhoa
- Size
- Diameter ⥠20 cm, height ⥠25 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period April-December, fruiting period July-December
- Flower colors
- pink or white, fruit color yellow green or yellow
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