Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
-
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Winter heath
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
चकोतरा
In German
Alpine Heath
Pampelmuse
In French
Alpine Heath
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Alpine Heath
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Pomelo
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Citrus maxima
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Pummelo
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Alpine Heath and Pummelo Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Pummelo are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Pummelo
Care of Alpine Heath and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alpine Heath 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.