Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
China
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
चकोतरा
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Pampelmuse
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
Citrus maxima
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
πομέλο
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Pummelo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Pummelo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pummelo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Pummelo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Pummelo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Pummelo and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alphonse Karr Bamboo pruning is done 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 Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.