Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Perennial
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Ethnobotanic
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIETES bicolor
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
African iris, Fortnight lily
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
African Iris
चकोतरा
In German
Afrikanische Iris
Pampelmuse
In French
African Iris
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Iris africano
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Αφρικανική Iris
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Iris africano
Pomelo
In Polish
Afryki Iris
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
African Iris
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Iridaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of African Iris and Pummelo
Season and care of African Iris and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about African Iris and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
African Iris and Pummelo Physical Information
African Iris and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of African Iris and Pummelo are as follows:
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of African Iris and Pummelo
Care of African Iris and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.