Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
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
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Bear Grass
चकोतरा
In German
Bärn-Gras
Pampelmuse
In French
ours Herbe
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
Citrus maxima
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
πομέλο
In Portuguese
bear Grass
Pomelo
In Polish
miś Trawa
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Sapindales
Family
Liliaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Aurantioideae
Properties of Bear Grass and Pummelo
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Pummelo? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Pummelo. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Pummelo doesn't have thorns. Also Bear Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bear Grass has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Pummelo has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bear Grass and Pummelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Pummelo
Season and care of Bear Grass and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Bear Grass and Pummelo Physical Information
Bear Grass and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Pummelo are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bear Grass and Pummelo
Care of Bear Grass and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass 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 Bear Grass 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.