Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Fruit
Origin
Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Not Applicable
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In German
Chicoree
Pampelmuse
In French
chicorée
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
achicoria
Citrus maxima
In Greek
ραδίκι
Not available
In Portuguese
chicória
Pomelo
In Polish
cykoria
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
pancratium
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chicory and Pummelo
Season and care of Chicory and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Pummelo season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Chicory and Pummelo Physical Information
Chicory and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Pummelo are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chicory and Pummelo
Care of Chicory and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Chicory 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.
