Kokum

Pummelo

About Kokum and Pummelo

Kokum

Pummelo

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

India

Southeastern Asia, Polynesia

Types

Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte

African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo

Number of Varieties

-10

0 40000

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Habitat

Foot Hills, Tropical regions

Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1110-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

500.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

10.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Dark Pink

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Burgundy

White, Yellow, Light Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Gray Green, Copper

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Olive, Gray Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong-lanceolate

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment

Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Dermatitis, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair

Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion

Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice

febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Garcinia indica

CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'

Common Name

Kokum

pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock

In Hindi

Kokum

चकोतरा

In German

Kokum

Pampelmuse

In French

Kokum

Citrus maxima

In Spanish

Kokum

Citrus maxima

In Greek

Kokum

πομέλο

In Portuguese

Kokum

Pomelo

In Polish

Kokum

Pomarańcza olbrzymia

In Latin

Kokum

Citrus maxima

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Sapindales

Family

Zamiaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Garcinia

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Garcinieae

Citreae

Subfamily

Clusioideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

1175

1 27800

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Properties of Kokum and Pummelo

Wondering what are the properties of Kokum and Pummelo? We provide you with everything About Kokum and Pummelo. Kokum has thorns and Pummelo doesn't have thorns. Also Kokum does not have fragrant flowers. Kokum has allergic reactions like and Pummelo has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Kokum and Pummelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Kokum and Pummelo

Season and care of Kokum and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.

Kokum and Pummelo Physical Information

Kokum and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Pummelo are as follows:

Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Kokum and Pummelo

Care of Kokum and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum 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 Kokum 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.