Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Fonzy melon
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, when new, water every week
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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 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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Sore eyes
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diabetes, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCUMIS melo 'Amy'
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Canary Melon
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
कैनरी तरबूज
चकोतरा
In German
Canary Melon
Pampelmuse
In French
Melon Canaries
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Melón Canarias
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Κανάριοι Πεπόνι
Not available
In Portuguese
Canary Melon
Pomelo
In Polish
Canary Melon
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Canary cucumis
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Canary Melon and Pummelo
Season and care of Canary Melon and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Canary Melon and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canary Melon season is Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canary Melon is Loam and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canary Melon is Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Canary Melon and Pummelo Physical Information
Canary Melon and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Canary Melon height is 20.30 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Canary Melon and Pummelo are as follows:
Canary Melon flower color: Yellow
Canary Melon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Canary Melon and Pummelo
Care of Canary Melon and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canary Melon 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 Canary Melon 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.