{"product_id":"star-fruit-carambola-grafted","title":"Star Fruit (Carambola, Grafted)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Star Fruit (Carambola, Grafted)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar Fruit or Carambola (Averrhoa carambola) is a small, bushy evergreen tree bearing distinctive star-shaped fruit with a crisp, juicy pulp that ranges from mildly sweet to tart depending on variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows very well in hot, humid, tropical conditions; sensitive to frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStays a manageable small tree\/large shrub — can be grown in a large pot or given ground space to mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the topsoil feels dry to the touch; keep consistent moisture, especially while fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic fertilizer once every 2-3 months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light pruning maintains a bushy, well-branched shape and improves airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFruiting \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety typically begins fruiting 2-3 years (grafted) after planting. Fruit turns from green to a waxy yellow and the ridges become fully rounded when ripe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This listing ships a young nursery plant, not a fruiting tree. Time to first fruit and yield vary by climate, care, and region - we don't promise a fixed timeline. Star fruit contains natural compounds that can be harmful to people with kidney problems - those with kidney disease should avoid it. Safe for general healthy consumption in normal amounts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PlantsGram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45554283937927,"sku":"PG-FRUIT-STARFRUIT-GRAFTED-01-P1","price":900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9984\/7303\/files\/56b3e71b-2561-427e-ba26-0393b8efbfb8.webp?v=1787808617","url":"https:\/\/plantsgram.com\/products\/star-fruit-carambola-grafted","provider":"PlantsGram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}