Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Southern Asia
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
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
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Detoxification, Digestion problems, epilepsy, Kidney Stones, Nutrients, Obesity
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
DIETES grandiflora
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Butterfly Iris
In Hindi
चकोतरा
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
In German
Pampelmuse
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
In French
Citrus maxima
Papillon Iris Plante
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Planta del iris de la mariposa
In Greek
πομέλο
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Borboleta da planta Iris
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Butterfly Iris Roślin
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Gloria Iris Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Liliales
Family
Rutaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Citrus
Dietes Salisb
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Pummelo and Butterfly Iris
Season and care of Pummelo and Butterfly Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Butterfly Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Butterfly Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pummelo and Butterfly Iris Physical Information
Pummelo and Butterfly Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Butterfly Iris are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
- Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Pummelo and Butterfly Iris
Care of Pummelo and Butterfly Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Pummelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.