The averrhoa genus, including plants like Starfruit, is loved for its ornamental and fruit-bearing features. Basic care involves ample sunshine, frequent watering, warm temperatures, and well-draining soil. Common challenges include pests like fruit flies, diseases like anthracnose, and intolerance to frost. Seasonal care involves frost protection in winter and pruning after harvest in late summer or autumn. Knowledge of averrhoa's unique traits helps ensure successful cultivation year-round.