Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
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, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In German
Jack
Pampelmuse
In French
Jackfrucht
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
yaca
Citrus maxima
In Portuguese
jaca
Pomelo
In Polish
chlebowca
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Jackfruit
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Artocarpeae
Citreae
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Pummelo
Season and care of Jackfruit and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Pummelo season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Jackfruit and Pummelo Physical Information
Jackfruit and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Pummelo are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Jackfruit and Pummelo
Care of Jackfruit and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit 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.