Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia, India
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
-
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
Fields, meadows
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
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
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Runners, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular 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
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
Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Herb
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MATRICARIA recutita
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
चकोतरा
In German
Echte Kamille
Pampelmuse
In French
Matricaria recutita
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Matricaria recutita
Citrus maxima
In Greek
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Camomila vulgar
Pomelo
In Polish
Rumianek pospolity
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Matricaria chamomilla
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Citreae
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of German Chamomile and Pummelo
Season and care of German Chamomile and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about German Chamomile and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Chamomile season is Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
German Chamomile and Pummelo Physical Information
German Chamomile and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of German Chamomile and Pummelo are as follows:
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of German Chamomile and Pummelo
Care of German Chamomile and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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.