Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
Not Available
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, 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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LEVISTICUM officinale
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Lovage
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Levisticum Officinale
चकोतरा
In German
Liebstöckel
Pampelmuse
In French
livèche
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
lovage
Citrus maxima
In Greek
λεβιστικό
Not available
In Portuguese
lovage
Pomelo
In Polish
lubczyk
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
ligusticum
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Levisticum Officinale and Pummelo
Season and care of Levisticum Officinale and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Levisticum Officinale and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pummelo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Loam and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Levisticum Officinale and Pummelo Physical Information
Levisticum Officinale and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Levisticum Officinale and Pummelo are as follows:
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Pummelo
Care of Levisticum Officinale and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Levisticum Officinale 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 Levisticum Officinale 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.