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Averrhoa carambola
Star Fruit
Tropical tree with star-shaped fruit slices. Shelter tender growth from strong balcony winds.
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Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
For edible crops, check label suitability and directions before feeding. Fertiliser does not guarantee flowering or harvest.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Star Fruit · Averrhoa carambola
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Full sun
- Habit
- Fruit-bearing woody plant
- Character
- Tropical tree with star-shaped fruit slices
- Root medium
- Moist soil with free drainage
- Display
- Crop varies with variety and conditions
- Supplied size
- 50–120 cm (selected option)
Hong Kong growing tips
- Young branches
- Shelter tender growth from strong balcony winds
- Root moisture
- Avoid severe drying while the crown establishes
- Branch space
- Leave light around the developing crown
- Fruit load
- Support branches before they bend into paths
- Water balance
- Check roots during hot dry spells
- Storms
- Use a stable position with pruning access
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with full sun, allowing room for the plant to grow.
- Use moist soil with free drainage. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Shelter tender growth from strong balcony winds.
Care in Hong Kong
- Root moistureAvoid severe drying while the crown establishes
- Branch spaceLeave light around the developing crown
- Fruit loadSupport branches before they bend into paths
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
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Frequently asked questions
Star Fruit
Does the age option guarantee a crop?
No. Variety, pollination, season and establishment matter; age is only a supplied-plant description.
Can the small pot stay beside a narrow doorway forever?
A star-fruit tree develops a larger branching crown. Leave room for pruning, light and harvesting.
Is the listed height the final tree size?
No. It is the supplied size or option; a fruit tree can grow larger and needs room or managed pruning.
Will it crop immediately?
Age or height alone does not guarantee fruit. Variety, season, pollination and establishment all affect the crop.
From our nursery to your home
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.