Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
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African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Number of Varieties
12
10
Habitat
Open areas
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Black
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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, 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 leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Rash
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAPSICUM annuum 'Cherry Bomb'
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Cherry Bomb Pepper, Cherry Pepper
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Cherry Bomb Pepper
चकोतरा
In German
Cherry Bomb Pfeffer
Pampelmuse
In French
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Bomba de cereza Pimienta
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Cherry Bomb Πιπέρι
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Cherry Bomb Pimenta
Pomelo
In Polish
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Cherry Bomb Pepper
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pummelo
Season and care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Bomb Pepper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Bomb Pepper is Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pummelo Physical Information
Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Bomb Pepper height is 61.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pummelo are as follows:
Cherry Bomb Pepper flower color: White
Cherry Bomb Pepper leaf color: Dark Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pummelo
Care of Cherry Bomb Pepper and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Bomb Pepper 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 Cherry Bomb Pepper 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.