Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
Southern Africa
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Ants, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GASTERIA
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Gasteria
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In German
Gasteria
Pampelmuse
In French
Gasteria
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Gasteria
Citrus maxima
In Portuguese
Gasteria
Pomelo
In Polish
Gasteria
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Gasteria
Citrus maxima
Class
Monocots
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Gasteria and Pummelo
Season and care of Gasteria and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Gasteria and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gasteria season is Spring and Pummelo season is Spring. The type of soil for Gasteria is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Gasteria and Pummelo Physical Information
Gasteria and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Gasteria and Pummelo are as follows:
Gasteria flower color: Coral
Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Gasteria and Pummelo
Care of Gasteria and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.