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About Pink Flame Tree and Pummelo


About Pummelo and Pink Flame Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Fruit  

Origin
Australia  
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia  

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

Number of Varieties
3  
10  

Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest  
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
10-11  

AHS Heat Zone
12-6  
12-10  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm  
33
610.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
610.00 cm  
34

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Rose  
White  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Gold, Brown  
White, Yellow, Light Pink  

Leaf Color in Spring
-  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green  
Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lobulated  
Compound  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer  
Indeterminate  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
Yes  

Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Grafting, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil  
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
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 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
Root rot  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
Yes  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Birds, Butterflies  

Allergy
-  
Dermatitis, Skin irritation  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity  

Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds  

Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles  
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Insignificant  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical  
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor  
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'  

Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark  
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock  

In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree  
चकोतरा  

In German
Rosa Flame Tree  
Pampelmuse  

In French
Flame Tree Rose  
Citrus maxima  

In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama  
Citrus maxima  

In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο  
πομέλο  

In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa  
Pomelo  

In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree  
Pomarańcza olbrzymia  

In Latin
Pink arbor flamma  
Citrus maxima  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Malvales  
Sapindales  

Family
Sterculiaceae  
Rutaceae  

Genus
brachychiton  
Citrus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Sterculieae  
Citreae  

Subfamily
Sterculioideae  
Aurantioideae  

Number of Species
1  
175  
99+

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Properties of Pink Flame Tree and Pummelo

Wondering what are the properties of Pink Flame Tree and Pummelo? We provide you with everything About Pink Flame Tree and Pummelo. Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns and Pummelo doesn't have thorns. Also Pink Flame Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree and Pummelo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Pummelo

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

Pink Flame Tree and Pummelo Physical Information

Pink Flame Tree and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Pummelo are as follows:

Care of Pink Flame Tree and Pummelo

Care of Pink Flame Tree and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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.

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