Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Sorghastrum nutans
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Compound
Plant Season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
-
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SORGHASTRUM nutans
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Indian Grass
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
भारतीय घास
चकोतरा
In German
Indian Grass
Pampelmuse
In French
Herbe indienne
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Hierba india
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Ινδικό Grass
πομέλο
In Portuguese
grama indianas
Pomelo
In Polish
Indyjski Trawa
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Indian Grass
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Indian Grass and Pummelo
Season and care of Indian Grass and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Grass and Pummelo Physical Information
Indian Grass and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Pummelo are as follows:
Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Grass and Pummelo
Care of Indian Grass and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Grass 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.