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Star Fruit Thai Sweet Carambola Grafted Fruit Plant

Product Features and Variety

The Star Fruit tree (Averrhoa carambola), also known as Carambola, Kamranga, or Amrak, is a tropical to semi-evergreen species native to Southeast Asia. This offering is a Grafted Thai Sweet Carambola Variety, a propagation method that ensures the plant is true-to-name, retains the desirable traits of the parent tree, and promotes earlier, more reliable fruiting compared to seed-grown plants.

• Variety: Thai Sweet Carambola (Kamranga/Amrak). This variant is prized for its mild and sweet, non-acidic flavor.
• Type: Grafted Fruit Plant/Tree. Grafting is used to ensure earlier and more abundant fruiting.
• Size: 1.5–3 Feet Height.
• Suitability: Thrives in almost all Indian climates and is well-suited for both ground and large container planting.

The Fruit: Thai Sweet Carambola

This sweet variety of Star Fruit is celebrated for its juicy, crisp texture and iconic shape.

• Texture and Taste: The fruit is known for its mild, sweet taste and refreshing, crisp, juicy flesh.
• Appearance: The fruit has a distinct star-shaped cross-section when sliced and turns yellow to golden-yellow when fully ripe.
• Culinary Use: Perfect for eating fresh as a snack, or adding a unique, decorative element to salads, desserts, and cool beverages.

Essential Care Guide for Indian Climates

Sunlight and Climate Needs

• Sunlight: Requires full sun exposure (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day) for optimal growth and fruit production. It can tolerate partial shade.
• Climate: Performs well in the warm, diverse tropical and subtropical climatic conditions found across India.

Watering and Soil

• Soil: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil. A slightly acidic to neutral soil pH is ideal.
• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during the flowering and fruiting periods. Avoid allowing the soil to become waterlogged.

The secure paper core packing method used for shipping ensures the plant is protected and well-ventilated during transit, guaranteeing you receive a healthy, genuine variety plant.