Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Guzmania lingulata, Guzmania monostachia
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Loamy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Autumn
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Flying insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash, Throat itching
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Removes pimples
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Eczema, Laxative
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Shampoo
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUZMANIA
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Guzmania, Torch Bromeliad
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Guzmania lingulata
चकोतरा
In German
Guzmania lingulata
Pampelmuse
In French
Guzmania lingulata
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Guzmania lingulata
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Guzmania lingulata
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Guzmania lingulata
Pomelo
In Polish
Guzmania lingulata
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Guzmania lingulata
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Tillandsioideae.
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Guzmania and Pummelo
Season and care of Guzmania and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Guzmania and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guzmania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guzmania is Loamy, Sandy and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guzmania is Slightly Acidic and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Guzmania and Pummelo Physical Information
Guzmania and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Guzmania height is 50.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Guzmania and Pummelo are as follows:
Guzmania flower color: Red
Guzmania leaf color: Light Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Guzmania and Pummelo
Care of Guzmania and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guzmania pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Guzmania 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.