Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Grassland, moorlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Compound
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Wildlife
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
CAREX flacca
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
In German
Pampelmuse
Blau-Segge
In French
Citrus maxima
Bleu carex
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
azul de la juncia
In Greek
πομέλο
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
In Portuguese
Pomelo
azul Sedge
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
niebieski turzyca
In Latin
Citrus maxima
blue Sedge
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cyperales
Family
Rutaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and Blue Sedge
Season and care of Pummelo and Blue Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Blue Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pummelo and Blue Sedge Physical Information
Pummelo and Blue Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Blue Sedge are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
- Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Pummelo and Blue Sedge
Care of Pummelo and Blue Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Sedge 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 Blue Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.