Cape Daisy

Pummelo

About Cape Daisy and Pummelo

Cape Daisy

Pummelo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Fruit

Origin

South Africa

Southeastern Asia, Polynesia

Types

Asteraceae

African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo

Number of Varieties

2510

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens

Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1110-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

6-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.30 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Purple

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Yellow, Light Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Silver

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic, toothed

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering

Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Insects

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Dermatitis, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover

febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'

CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'

Common Name

African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy

pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock

In Hindi

Cape Daisy

चकोतरा

In German

Cape Daisy

Pampelmuse

In French

Cape Daisy

Citrus maxima

In Spanish

Margarita del Cabo

Citrus maxima

In Greek

Cape Daisy

πομέλο

In Portuguese

Cape Daisy

Pomelo

In Polish

Cape Daisy

Pomarańcza olbrzymia

In Latin

Cape Daisy

Citrus maxima

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Sapindales

Family

Asteraceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Osteospermum

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

‎Calenduleae

Citreae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

85175

1 27800

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Properties of Cape Daisy and Pummelo

Wondering what are the properties of Cape Daisy and Pummelo? We provide you with everything About Cape Daisy and Pummelo. Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns and Pummelo doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Daisy does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Daisy has allergic reactions like and Pummelo has allergic reactions like . 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 Cape Daisy and Pummelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Pummelo

Season and care of Cape Daisy and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.

Cape Daisy and Pummelo Physical Information

Cape Daisy and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Pummelo are as follows:

Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Cape Daisy and Pummelo

Care of Cape Daisy and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy 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.