Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Polynesia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
African Shaddock,Chandler Pomelo,Kao Phuang Pomelo,MeloGold Pomelo-Grapefruit,Minneloa Tangelo
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Coastal Regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Compound
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Dermatitis, Skin irritation
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
Beans
Other Uses
febrifuge, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS maxima 'Hirado'
COTYLEDON
Common Name
pomelo, pomello, pummelo, pommelo, pamplemousse, jabong, shaddick,or shaddock
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In German
Pampelmuse
Cotyledon
In French
Citrus maxima
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Citrus maxima
Cotyledon
In Greek
πομέλο
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Pomelo
Cotyledon
In Polish
Pomarańcza olbrzymia
Liścień
In Latin
Citrus maxima
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Citrus
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Pummelo and Cotyledon
Season and care of Pummelo and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Pummelo and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pummelo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pummelo is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Pummelo is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Pummelo and Cotyledon Physical Information
Pummelo and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Pummelo height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pummelo and Cotyledon are as follows:
Pummelo flower color: White
Pummelo leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Pummelo and Cotyledon
Care of Pummelo and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pummelo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.