Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Types
-
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Waste areas
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Compound
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
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
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Anxiety, Cough, Insomnia, Rheumatism, Wounds
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LACTUCA serriola
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Common Name
Compass Plant, Horse Thistle, Prickly Lettuce
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
In Hindi
Prickly Lettuce
चकोतरा
In German
Feigensalat
Pampelmuse
In French
laitue scariole
Citrus maxima
In Spanish
lechuga espinosa
Citrus maxima
In Greek
φραγκοσυκιές Μαρούλι
πομέλο
In Portuguese
alface espinhosa
Pomelo
In Polish
Kolczasta Sałata
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
In Latin
Opuntia Lactuca
Citrus maxima
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Prickly Lettuce and Pummelo
Season and care of Prickly Lettuce and Pummelo is important to know. While considering everything about Prickly Lettuce and Pummelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prickly Lettuce season is and Pummelo season is . The type of soil for Prickly Lettuce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pummelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prickly Lettuce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral.
Prickly Lettuce and Pummelo Physical Information
Prickly Lettuce and Pummelo physical information is very important for comparison. Prickly Lettuce height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Prickly Lettuce and Pummelo are as follows:
Prickly Lettuce flower color: Yellow
Prickly Lettuce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Pummelo flower color: White
- Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Prickly Lettuce and Pummelo
Care of Prickly Lettuce and Pummelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prickly Lettuce 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 Prickly Lettuce 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.