Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
etrog
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Citron
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In German
Zitrone
Pampelmuse
In French
Citron
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Cidra
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Κίτρο
Not available
In Portuguese
cidra
Pomelo
In Polish
Cytryna
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Chron
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Citron and Pummelo
Season and care of Citron and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Citron and Pummelo Physical Information
Citron and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Pummelo are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Citron and Pummelo
Care of Citron and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron 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 Citron 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.