{"product_id":"starfruit-averrhoa-carambola","title":"Starfruit (Averrhoa carambola)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/content\/3-terms-and-conditions\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eDISCLAIMER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers\/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers\/fruits at the time of order\/delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Height measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAverrhoa carambola is a species of tree in the family Oxalidaceae native to tropical Southeast Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eIt has a number of common names, including carambola, Star Fruit, and five-corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe crushed leaves and shoots are used by the Malays to treat chickenpox, ringworm, and headaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThe fruits are also used to treat a hangover from too much drinking as well as stomach ailments.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOIL REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough the carambola tolerates various soil conditions, this tree prefers rich, loamy soils with pH levels ranging from 5.5 to 6.5.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eYou should also choose an area that has good drainage and protection from high winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/17-planting-media\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; SOIL \u0026amp; PLANTING MEDIA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEEDING\/FERTILIZER \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFertilize young star fruit trees with 1\/2 pound of mixed fertilizer, with a 6-6-6-3 formulation, every 60 to 90 days until established.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMature trees need fertilizing three times a year if planted in shallow soils, but only twice a year with deep soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/18-fertilizers\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; FERTILIZER\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIGHT REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCarambolas prefer full sun but will tolerate partial sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER REQUIREMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eThese trees need consistently moist soils for best performance and have limited drought tolerance.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid overwatering your tree because standing water often causes root rot diseases and foliage health problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/other-accessories-tools\/1752-repotting-service-for-plants.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eRE-POTTING SERVICES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/candyfloriculture.myshopify.com\/68-fruit-trees\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-default\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"\u003eSHOP MORE \u0026gt; FRUIT TREES\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Candy Floriculture","offers":[{"title":"Approx. 150cm","offer_id":52635775238458,"sku":"Approx. 150cm","price":45.5,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Approx. 200cm","offer_id":52635775271226,"sku":"Approx. 200cm","price":55.5,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5319\/7114\/files\/4653.jpg?v=1768394359","url":"https:\/\/candy.com.sg\/products\/starfruit-averrhoa-carambola","provider":"Candy Floriculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}