Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink
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
Succulent
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In German
Elkhorn
Pampelmuse
In French
Elkhorn
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Elkhorn
Not available
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
Pomelo
In Polish
Elkhorn
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Elkhorn
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Citreae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elkhorn and Pummelo
Season and care of Elkhorn and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Elkhorn and Pummelo Physical Information
Elkhorn and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elkhorn and Pummelo are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elkhorn and Pummelo
Care of Elkhorn and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.