Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Mareer, Manjak
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, 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
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
चकोतरा
In German
Cordia subcordata
Pampelmuse
In French
Cordia subcordata
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
Citrus maxima
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
πομέλο
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Pomelo
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Boraginaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Kou and Pummelo
Season and care of Kou and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Kou and Pummelo Physical Information
Kou and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Pummelo are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Kou and Pummelo
Care of Kou and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kou 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.