Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Colchicum autumnale
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
चकोतरा
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Pampelmuse
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Citrus maxima
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
cólquico
In Greek
πομέλο
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Pomelo
aftomn gema
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Citrus maxima
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Rutaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Pummelo and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Pummelo and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Pummelo and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Pummelo and Autumn Crocus
Care of Pummelo and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.