Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Dwarf Bamboo
In German
Pampelmuse
Ajowan
In French
Citrus maxima
Ajowan
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Not available
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Pomelo
aipo
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
seler
In Latin
Citrus maxima
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Citrus
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Pummelo and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Pummelo and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Pummelo and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Pummelo and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Pummelo and Ajwain plant
Care of Pummelo and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.