Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
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African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Well Drained
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
-
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
-
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Bluebeard
चकोतरा
In German
Blaubart
Pampelmuse
In French
Bluebeard
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Pomelo
In Polish
Sinobrody
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Bluebeard
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Verbenaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Pummelo
Season and care of Bluebeard and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebeard and Pummelo Physical Information
Bluebeard and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Pummelo are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bluebeard and Pummelo
Care of Bluebeard and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluebeard 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.