Carambola Grafted Arkin
AU$119.00
Price incl. GST (10%) AU$10.82
In stock: 3 available
Product Details
🌿 Common Name
- Star Fruit
- Carambola
- Five Corner Fruit
Botanical Name: Averrhoa carambola
Variety: Arkin (Grafted)
🪴 Product Description
Carambola Arkin is a premium grafted star fruit plant known for its sweet taste, attractive star-shaped fruits, and early fruiting. The Arkin variety is one of the most popular cultivars due to its low acidity, juicy flesh, and excellent flavor. Grafted plants ensure faster growth, uniform fruit quality, and higher yield, making them ideal for home gardens and orchards.
🌱 How to Prepare Soil for Carambola
- Requires well-drained, fertile soil
- Best soil mix:
- Garden soil – 40%
- Organic compost / vermicompost – 30%
- Sand or cocopeat – 30%
- Soil pH: 5.5 – 6.5 (slightly acidic)
- Avoid waterlogged or heavy clay soil
🌞 Plant Care & Growing Guide
☀️ Sunlight
- Full sun for best growth and fruiting
- Minimum 6–8 hours daily
💧 Watering
- Regular watering, especially during flowering & fruiting
- Do not allow water stagnation
- Reduce watering in cooler months
🌡️ Climate
- Tropical to subtropical climate
- Ideal temperature: 20–35°C
- Protect young plants from frost and strong winds
🌿 Fertilizer
- Apply organic compost every 2–3 months
- Use balanced NPK fertilizer during growth season
✂️ Pruning
- Light pruning to shape plant and remove dead branches
- Improves airflow and fruit quality
🍈 Taste & Fruit Description
- Taste: Sweet, mildly tangy, refreshing
- Texture: Crisp, juicy flesh
- Color: Golden yellow when ripe
- Shape: Distinctive star shape when sliced
- Excellent for fresh eating, juices, salads, desserts, and garnishing
⭐ Key Features
- Grafted plant – early fruiting
- Sweet Arkin variety
- Attractive star-shaped fruits
- Suitable for pots & open ground
- High yield with proper care
Carambola Grafted Arkin
Display prices in:AUD