Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Eastern Asia
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-10
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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Orange Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
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
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Pampelmuse
Gardenie
In French
Citrus maxima
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
πομέλο
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Gentianales
Family
Rutaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Pummelo and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pummelo and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Pummelo and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pummelo and Cape Jasmine
Care of Pummelo and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.