Starfruit - Maha

KNOWN FOR:​​

• Sweet roundish fruit

• Crunchy white flesh

• Slow grower

• Suitable for containers

• Originated in Hawaii

• Firm flesh

• Few seeds

SIZE:

• 10'-15'H x   6'-12'W

PH Range:

• 5.5-6.5

Zone:

• 9-11 cold tolerant down to 30 degrees

Notes:​

• Sensitive to alkaline soils

• Loves loamy soils

• Seldom needs pruning 

• Sensitive to over watering

Feed:

• 6-8% nitrogen, 2-4% phosphoric acid,    6-8% potash and 3-4% magnesium.

• Light application every 60-90 days

• Mature trees two-three times a year

• Prone to chlorosis - Soil & foliar applications of chelated iron and other micronutrients

General Information:

The carambola is believed to have originated in Sri Lanka and the Moluccas, but it has been cultivated in southeast Asia and Malaysia for many centuries.

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The carambola is classified as subtropical because mature trees can tolerate temperatures as low as 27° F for short periods of time with little damage. Like many other subtropicals, however, young plants are more susceptible to frost and can be killed at 32° F. Carambolas can be severely damaged by flooding or prevailing hot, dry winds. The small trees make good container plants.

Care Sheet:

Musa Banana

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