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Starfruit Plant (Averrhoa Carambolo)

Starfruit Plant (Averrhoa Carambolo)

Regular price $95.00 CAD
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Also known as Carambola or Star Apple.

An extraordinary plant that produces an abundance of beautiful flowers that give rise to star-shaped fruit in the summer and fall. The star fruit is a waxy, yellow fruit that has a sweet-tart flavor

The Carambola plant is excellent for container gardening. 

Plant Care

For optimal growth, the starfruit tree thrives in well-draining loamy soil.

The starfruit tree requires bright sunlight to thrive. Ensure it is near a sunny spot and rotate it occasionally for uniform light distribution.  Water it regularly. While they are not tolerant of droughts, excessive watering or consistent heavy rainfall can impede fruit production.

When you receive your plant, we suggest amending your soil with coco coir or coco perlite to keep your mix fluffy and make the best environment for the roots to establish and grow healthy.

  • Propagation Method: Grafted.
  • Fertility: Self-fertilizes.
  • Temperature Tolerance
    • Ideal Minimum: 15 C
    • Minimum Tolerated (briefly): 10 C

Shipping

Please note that all plants are trimmed/pruned for shipping.  Roots are wrapped and kept moist with a substrate mix that can be shaken off for planting.

**Please note that you will need a container and potting soil to pot your plants upon arrival.**

Shipping & FAQs

We ship within Canada only.

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Fertilizer & Pest Control

The MARPHYL Organic Liquid Fertilizer or M.M Basics 20-20-20 Fertilizer are great options for your plants! For more details, check out our Fertilizer Guide.

Pest Control is just as important as proper watering, sun, and fertilization. For most common pests, the Lost Coast Therapy (US/CA) is a great option. If you're battling fungus gnats specifically, go with Mosquito Dunks. It is highly effective and very easy to use.

For more details, check out our Guide to eliminate common plant pests.

Need help with your plants?

Sometimes everything looks fine, but something still feels off — a plant keeps dropping leaves, or you're unsure if your setup is correct.

✨ A quick adjustment now can save a plant that would take months to recover in spring.

Book a 15-minute Virtual Session with our expert plant consultant - Cristina.

Here’s what you get:

✅ 15-Minute Personalized Video Call: We’ll connect over Google Meet so you can show me your plant in real time.

✅ Customized Care Plan: After the call, you’ll receive a clear and easy-to-follow care plan tailored to your plant’s needs.

✅ 1 Free Follow-Up by Email: Have a quick question after your consultation? You can email me once within 7 days for clarification or updates at no extra cost.

✅ Satisfaction Guaranteed: If you’re not happy with your consultation, you’ll receive a full money-back refund.

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